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LE53 HWJ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,746 mi
Last recorded111,746 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 HWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 111,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 both arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,498 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 99,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 90,066 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All disc slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake just passed at 17%

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lambda failed on first test, passed on second

Fail 8 Dec 2020 90,032 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All disc slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake just passed at 17%

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lambda failed on first test, passed on second

Pass 14 Dec 2019 85,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 80,878 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

engine light on.

Fail 23 Nov 2018 80,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

engine light on.

Pass 25 Nov 2017 76,420 miles

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

engine light on.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 76,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 72,251 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 66,032 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 61,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,254 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 45,735 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,742 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,715 miles

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)

slight tears both front wiper blades

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,920 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,976 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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LE53 HWJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LE53 HWJ, 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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LE53 HWJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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