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LM53 CNF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,678 mi
Last recorded160,678 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 160,678 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 160,678 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 155,021 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 155,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 151,349 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 151,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 150,553 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 150,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 146,821 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 146,821 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 138,746 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 138,746 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 112,586 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 106,614 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Just acceptable damage to both front flexible brake hoses.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Suspect O/S inner cv boot split.

Pass 7 Feb 2015 94,354 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 94,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,641 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,404 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,265 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 57,668 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 57,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,057 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 45,576 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,090 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 CNF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LM53 CNF, 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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LM53 CNF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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