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LN53 SVF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

216,495 mi
Last recorded216,495 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 SVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 216,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 203,753 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

both rear lights loose in holders

engine light on

Fail 9 Apr 2015 193,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear light lenses loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 193,330 miles

Both rear light lenses loose

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 184,688 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded and Pitted

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 184,688 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake Discs Corroded and Pitted

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 174,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake Discs corrosion and pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 157,467 miles

Offside Rear Indicator Lamp Discoloured Bulb

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 146,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 141,438 miles

noise from pulley area when steering on full locks requires attention

Pass 30 Jul 2008 109,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 109,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise perishing in brake hoses

Pass 29 Aug 2007 89,797 miles

AS PREVIOUS VT32: ADVISORY SHEET

Fail 29 Aug 2007 89,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components showing age and wear.

Cover sills fitted.

Engine and transmission mountings worn and showing age and wear.

Exhaust system showing surface corrosion and general age.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing general age and wear.

Nearside and offside front suspension arms showing age and slight wear.

Nearside and offside front tyres low edges.(Stepped tread design)

Nearside rear indicator starting to show white light.

Various undertrays and covers fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,519 miles

rear brake pads are worn

Fail 4 Sep 2006 72,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads are worn

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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LN53 SVF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LN53 SVF, 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 LN53 SVF registered?

LN53 SVF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LN53 SVF safe to buy?

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