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LR53 OBY

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,726 mi
Last recorded142,726 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 OBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 142,726 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 142,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 141,692 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 140,897 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 125,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 113,126 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 110,079 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 110,079 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 104,351 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 97,688 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 89,317 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 79,871 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 79,869 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,217 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 57,658 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 57,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,066 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 OBY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBY, 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 OBY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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