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LG53 YPA

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,260 mi
Last recorded149,260 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 YPA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 149,260 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 144,779 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 134,410 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 129,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush split,when its on full right hand lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 110,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is bald on inner edge and close to wear bars[205/55/zr 16]91w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,875 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 85,166 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 85,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,398 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside mirror cover damaged

Offside rear light cracked

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn unevenly

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 43,388 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 43,159 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F top control arm bushes showing signs of wear

O/S/F top control arm bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,874 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 32,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 23,913 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 23,913 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,100 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 23,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,788 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 19,783 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 2 Sep 2008 16,344 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,167 miles

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

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

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 YPA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YPA, 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 LG53 YPA registered?

LG53 YPA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is LG53 YPA safe to buy?

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