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LR53 DVC

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,145 mi
Last recorded199,145 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 DVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 199,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 182,465 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 167,976 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 167,976 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 162,782 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 162,853 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 155,497 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 155,496 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded offside and nearside brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside rear clip missing (2.4.G.4e)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nearside rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced offside front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 151,173 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Centre and rear exhaust in poor condition but still complete

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 148,957 miles

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)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2013 148,951 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2012 138,871 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 138,869 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 123,083 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 123,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 107,580 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 86,186 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,713 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,178 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,885 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 22,885 miles

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

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 DVC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DVC, 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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LR53 DVC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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