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LH53 AFU

2003 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

182,680 mi
Last recorded182,680 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH53 AFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 182,680 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 182,650 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 181,082 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 181,079 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 180,172 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 180,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 178,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 165,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rust building on the n/s/f wing

Fail 28 Feb 2018 165,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rust building on the n/s/f wing

Pass 11 Feb 2017 156,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 148,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake hoses perish cracks

Pass 2 Mar 2015 136,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 117,874 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 104,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,756 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,756 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,824 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 76,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,983 miles

front tyres new at time of test

rear number plate detiorated

Fail 12 Aug 2009 68,983 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres new at time of test

rear number plate detiorated

Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,232 miles

advise strong front number plate character detiorated recommend replacement

engine under tray fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

windscreen wiper blades split recommend replacement

Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,478 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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LH53 AFU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LH53 AFU, 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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LH53 AFU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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