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LR53 WCU

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,758 mi
Last recorded95,758 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 WCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,758 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 95,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 85,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 72,626 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 72,626 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,713 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 59,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 57,200 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 57,199 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 56,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 56,050 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,576 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 40,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 25,821 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 20,753 miles

Note: Both front tyres are on their markers. † † † † † †Thanx.

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 WCU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

LR53 WCU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LR53 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 WCU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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