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LC53 NGJ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,549 mi
Last recorded117,549 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 NGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 117,549 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 117,549 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,588 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 112,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,308 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 105,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,086 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread

Fail 8 Mar 2018 98,086 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cut in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,897 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,446 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 79,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,451 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 74,449 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,446 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 60,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 54,848 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 50,669 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 44,103 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,221 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 37,220 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine severely misfiring

Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,232 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 36,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,580 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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LC53 NGJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGJ, 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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LC53 NGJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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