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LD53 DFZ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,101 mi
Last recorded176,101 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 DFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 176,101 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 164,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside rear lamp damaged

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Sep 2019 164,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside rear lamp damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2018 159,599 miles

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge, perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn inner edge, perished

Offside rear lamp damaged

Rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Sep 2018 159,599 miles

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge, perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front tyre worn inner edge, perished

Offside rear lamp damaged

Rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 156,803 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 152,831 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 148,837 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2014 146,200 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 142,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 138,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 128,692 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 128,692 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 120,543 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 111,549 miles

Front & Rear number plates poor condition

Front wipers poor condition

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 104,948 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 95,205 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 89,388 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 88,532 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 DFZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LD53 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

LD53 DFZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is LD53 DFZ safe to buy?

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