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LM53 AFU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

154,366 mi
Last recorded154,366 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 AFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 154,366 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 154,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 152,303 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 149,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 147,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 143,139 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 136,908 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 131,109 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush anti roll bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 127,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 121,466 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 114,420 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,713 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 104,631 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,507 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,895 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 84,567 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 76,068 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,542 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 49,521 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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LM53 AFU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM53 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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What year was LM53 AFU registered?

LM53 AFU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is LM53 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 AFU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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