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LR53 OBK

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,106 mi
Last recorded153,106 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 OBK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 153,106 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 139,836 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front eml on

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 139,732 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front eml on

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 127,717 miles

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 113,845 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 110,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 107,308 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 104,394 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 98,428 miles

non obligatory lamp innop o/s/r.

Fail 18 Feb 2010 98,425 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

non obligatory lamp innop o/s/r.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 87,026 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge almost through to the cords

Plastic radiator trim broken (close to power steering belt)

Rear centre seat belt stalk cover broken

Fail 16 Jan 2009 87,026 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge almost through to the cords

Plastic radiator trim broken (close to power steering belt)

Rear centre seat belt stalk cover broken

Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,776 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 82,776 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 61,774 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 OBK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,976cc petrol 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 OBK, 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 OBK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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