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LC53 OWP

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,964 mi
Last recorded177,964 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 OWP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 177,964 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 177,964 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 177,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 172,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 172,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 166,095 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 166,056 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

nearside front upper (front) suspension arm bush worn

offside front upper (rear) suspension arm bush worn

Pass 9 Jan 2019 160,739 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 155,431 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 146,492 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 138,559 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 131,236 miles

rear anti roll bar links have slight play in ball joints

Pass 9 Jan 2014 121,580 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 121,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 112,010 miles

N/S/R lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

Fail 8 Jan 2013 112,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/S/R lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 96,399 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake flexi hoses starting to perish

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edes but no ply or cords showing

wiper blades split but still clearing windscreen ok

Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 59,390 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 47,831 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,119 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 OWP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OWP, 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 OWP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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