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LG53 OEE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

141,006 mi
Last recorded141,006 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 OEE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 141,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 141,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner most tread area 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 136,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding/Pitting on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 136,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Both top brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding/Pitting on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 130,021 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 130,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2021 121,101 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 119,624 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 119,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 116,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 116,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,656 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 109,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 105,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 105,249 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 104,380 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 97,452 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,767 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 87,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Tracking out ??

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,735 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,552 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,170 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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LG53 OEE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LG53 OEE, 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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LG53 OEE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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