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LS53 MVA

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

235,728 mi
Last recorded235,728 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 235,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 223,773 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat has slight movement on runners

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 210,253 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 195,799 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 179,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 179,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 164,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 164,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 150,304 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low but above minimum

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil leak from top of engine area

Unable to see front to rear brake pipes due to plastic undershield

Fail 28 Feb 2011 150,181 miles

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

Brake fluid level slightly low but above minimum

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil leak from top of engine area

Unable to see front to rear brake pipes due to plastic undershield

Pass 28 Sep 2009 125,434 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 108,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 84,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,329 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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LS53 MVA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LS53 MVA, 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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LS53 MVA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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