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LC53 JZL

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,425 mi
Last recorded103,425 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 JZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2020 103,425 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,734 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 94,007 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 90,272 miles

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

Offside Front door handle cover missing

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,113 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front door handle cover missing

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,951 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 76,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,691 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 67,708 miles

front brake disc very poor

Fail 23 Dec 2011 67,708 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake disc very poor

Pass 17 Dec 2010 60,525 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 54,919 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r lamp and cover poor,and number plate lights poor

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,919 miles

n/s/r lamp and cover poor,and number plate lights poor

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,397 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 48,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,217 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,613 miles

Front & rear brake discs slightly undercut †

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 JZL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LC53 JZL, 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 JZL registered?

LC53 JZL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LC53 JZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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