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LR53 OCH

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,288 mi
Last recorded153,288 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 OCH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 153,288 miles

Bonnet catch held by cable ties.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 153,288 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Bonnet catch held by cable ties.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 148,871 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 148,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 133,796 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 133,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 120,705 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 103,129 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 103,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 88,142 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,142 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,380 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,467 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,858 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 62,858 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,596 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,245 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,295 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,383 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,360 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 OCH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 OCH, 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 OCH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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