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LC03 TXJ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,561 mi
Last recorded127,561 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 TXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 127,561 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tires 2mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 127,559 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tires 2mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 127,518 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no aim or pattern light very dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre illegal (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad disconnected from back plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. pattern very dim (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 2.0-2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and bush rear mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 121,837 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 121,837 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 116,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 115,779 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 114,488 miles

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

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 20 May 2015 108,896 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

STRONG ADVISE FRONT DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

STRONG ADVISE N/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT

eml light on

Fail 20 May 2015 108,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

STRONG ADVISE FRONT DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

STRONG ADVISE N/S/R TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT

eml light on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,344 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

STRONG ADVISE FRONT DISCS BADLY CORRODED

eml light on

n/s/r tyre tread perished

o/s/r bald inner edge & splitting

Fail 30 May 2014 96,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

STRONG ADVISE FRONT DISCS BADLY CORRODED

eml light on

n/s/r tyre tread perished

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge & sidewall splitting

Pass 29 May 2013 88,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 16 May 2013 88,831 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check engine light on

cut in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 19 May 2012 79,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in offside headlight

pad warning light on

Fail 19 May 2012 79,960 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in offside headlight

Pass 19 May 2011 65,736 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 65,736 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 19 May 2010 59,043 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 59,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 53,431 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 53,431 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 46,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 39,178 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 30,948 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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LC03 TXJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC03 TXJ, 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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LC03 TXJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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