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LN53 YHU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,557 mi
Last recorded182,557 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2020 182,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Pass 3 Jan 2019 175,761 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 166,590 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 166,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 153,878 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 144,729 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 132,639 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 121,099 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 110,585 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,054 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 89,451 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 89,451 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 85,061 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 85,061 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 78,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Not Tested, Baby Seat Fitted.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 78,235 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Not Tested, Baby Seat Fitted.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 67,166 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,731 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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LN53 YHU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

LN53 YHU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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