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LM03 ACJ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,091 mi
Last recorded156,091 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 ACJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2020 156,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail subxframe holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear reg plates homemade but eligible (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear component mountings including suspension components are HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under body trays fitted obscuring component condition especially front and rear sub frames

Pass 27 Dec 2017 153,907 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted from manufacture not allowing full inspection.

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 153,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted from manufacture not allowing full inspection.

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 150,298 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

sill plastic covered

Pass 23 Jan 2016 143,511 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 143,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 142,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear shocks weak

rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2014 142,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear shocks weak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 125,156 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 108,773 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 108,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 79,563 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 79,563 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 76,179 miles

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

n/s front wiper slight tear

Fail 27 Jul 2009 76,172 miles

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

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

n/s front wiper slight tear

Pass 31 Jul 2008 63,916 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 61,056 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,986 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 47,226 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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LM03 ACJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LM03 ACJ, 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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LM03 ACJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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