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LD53 DFV

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,259 mi
Last recorded103,259 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 DFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 103,259 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 103,259 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,224 miles

Nearside rear tyres low on tread 2mm

Offside rear tyres low on pressure

both front suspension lower arm ball joint rubber boots perishing

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,816 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,673 miles

Central Front has slight damage

Fail 12 Jun 2019 85,673 miles

Central Front has slight damage

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 82,616 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,721 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,696 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 65,696 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,127 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 60,126 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,071 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 53,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jun 2012 47,564 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 47,561 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,842 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 40,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread

Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,982 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 34,982 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,298 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,754 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 12,568 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2007 12,511 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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LD53 DFV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LD53 DFV, 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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What year was LD53 DFV registered?

LD53 DFV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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