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LC53 AZX

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

102,898 mi
Last recorded102,898 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 AZX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,898 miles

both sides front tyres cracking and worn close to wear indicators

Fail 4 Sep 2020 102,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both sides front tyres cracking and worn close to wear indicators

Pass 3 Aug 2019 101,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm. Worn on the outer edges. Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres out of shape. Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 101,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm. Worn on the outer edges. Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres out of shape. Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,472 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 100,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,481 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Aug 2017 99,481 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,797 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 97,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,857 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 90,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,835 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 77,835 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,825 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 60,491 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,750 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 451,245 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 45,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

Fail 7 Oct 2009 35,760 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

oil low

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

Fail 2 Oct 2008 32,049 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,706 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,667 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

stone chip in windscreen

under trays

warning light on dash

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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LC53 AZX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LC53 AZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC53 AZX registered?

LC53 AZX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is LC53 AZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 AZX shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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