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LK53 UXB

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,340 mi
Last recorded146,340 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 UXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2019 146,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 143,113 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 132,880 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,928 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 6 Oct 2016 118,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

presenter adviced

Pass 6 Oct 2015 107,066 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily wearing on inside edge

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link bush deteriorated

coolant low

Fail 6 Oct 2015 107,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link bush deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre wearing heavily on outside edge

coolant low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,693 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 96,693 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R light lense is damaged

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2013 86,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R light lense is damaged

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,111 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,655 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)

rear tyre treads low

Fail 27 Jul 2011 61,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

rear tyre treads low

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,542 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,558 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 31,558 miles

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

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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LK53 UXB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LK53 UXB, 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 LK53 UXB registered?

LK53 UXB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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