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LR53 JWE

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,222 mi
Last recorded185,222 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 JWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 185,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 175,286 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 175,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 169,929 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 169,929 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 167,120 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 157,844 miles

Front pads getting low

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear anti-roll bar braking up

Rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2011 150,618 miles

Front brake hoses slightly perishing

Rear brake hoses slightly perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 141,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 132,861 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 132,861 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 122,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disks lipped

Fail 22 Sep 2008 122,504 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disks lipped

Pass 20 Sep 2007 96,598 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 83,690 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 JWE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JWE, 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 JWE registered?

LR53 JWE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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