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LM52 XHP

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

175,143 mi
Last recorded175,143 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 XHP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 175,143 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 175,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 169,607 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 169,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 163,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 163,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 162,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 158,733 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 154,758 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 149,854 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 149,844 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 146,850 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 146,313 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 142,503 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 142,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 137,033 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 129,968 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 123,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight dampness around n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 19 Feb 2013 117,350 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 117,350 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 110,620 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear pads wearing low

Pass 3 Feb 2011 102,599 miles

Oil leak

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

age cracking to front suspension rubbers

nail in o/s/r tyre

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Feb 2011 102,599 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Oil leak

age cracking to front suspension rubbers

nail in o/s/r tyre

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Feb 2010 94,591 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim and tyre sidewall

wiper blades smear

Pass 10 Feb 2010 94,591 miles

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

Oil leak

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim and tyre sidewall

wiper blades smear

Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,597 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 86,597 miles

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

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)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 78,642 miles

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 6 Feb 2007 70,104 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 70,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LM52 XHP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 LM52 XHP, 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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LM52 XHP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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