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LA52 AOT

2003 Audi A4

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,160 mi
Last recorded158,160 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 AOT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 158,160 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 158,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Wheel bearing worn to EXCESS (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 151,303 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 142,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 134,591 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 129,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 129,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 124,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 120,390 miles

both front upper suspension arm bushes slightly perished

both rear flexible brake hoses slightly perished

both rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

front anti roll bar bushes slightly perished

Pass 13 Sep 2013 117,438 miles

both rear flexible brake hoses slightly perished

slight play in o/s/f steering

small stone chip on windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2013 117,438 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

both rear flexible brake hoses slightly perished

slight play in o/s/f steering

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2012 108,523 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 102,185 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 102,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,596 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 85,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 78,319 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,596 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 72,596 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 62,893 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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LA52 AOT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA52 AOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA52 AOT registered?

LA52 AOT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is LA52 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 AOT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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