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LM53 DXC

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,560 mi
Last recorded153,560 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 DXC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 153,560 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 152,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 150,713 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp image deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2021 150,712 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp image deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2020 148,704 miles

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

osf cv boot insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2020 148,704 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

osf cv boot insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2019 144,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 139,047 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses found on lock to lock (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 134,114 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 134,114 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 129,230 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 128,263 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 123,548 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 123,548 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 118,654 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,823 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 109,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 101,613 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 82,266 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 73,635 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 55,438 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 DXC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DXC, 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 DXC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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