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LR53 ASO

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,685 mi
Last recorded123,685 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 ASO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 123,685 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 122,168 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all flexible brake hoses starting to perish

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 3 Oct 2017 120,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 120,428 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 117,490 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 117,490 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 114,535 miles

rear brakes have slight bind

Fail 8 Sep 2015 114,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,868 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 111,868 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,334 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 102,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 96,302 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2011 83,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,469 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,481 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,976 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,368 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 48,226 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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LR53 ASO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR53 ASO, 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 LR53 ASO registered?

LR53 ASO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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