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LB52 ECF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

179,250 mi
Last recorded179,250 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 ECF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 179,250 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 179,250 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 169,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 166,875 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 158,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 158,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 148,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2020 148,529 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 142,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

transmission oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2019 142,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively pivot seized on arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively pivot seized on arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

transmission oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2018 134,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs have corrosion to the braking surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 134,284 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs have corrosion to the braking surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 120,192 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 120,155 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,924 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,945 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,632 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 75,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,376 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,130 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 64,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 57,400 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,399 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 47,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2006 27,575 miles

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

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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LB52 ECF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB52 ECF, 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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LB52 ECF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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