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LS53 MVC

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,099 mi
Last recorded130,099 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 130,099 miles

under trayed

Pass 4 Sep 2015 123,451 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 116,303 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 116,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 108,986 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing low in centre tread

Pass 30 Nov 2012 94,943 miles

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Fail 29 Nov 2012 94,943 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Pass 24 Nov 2011 97,298 miles

235/45/17/94w continental

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside wiper blade starting to smear on screen

Fail 24 Nov 2011 87,298 miles

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

235/45/17/94w continental

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside wiper blade starting to smear on screen

Pass 24 Nov 2010 79,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 72,344 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 72,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,304 miles

small cuts in both os tyre sidewalls

Pass 21 Nov 2007 59,084 miles

advise front pads getting worn

advise o/s/f tyre getting worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2007 59,084 miles

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

advise front pads getting worn

advise o/s/f tyre getting worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,093 miles

suspect front disc pads getting low

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 MVC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LS53 MVC, 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 LS53 MVC registered?

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

Is LS53 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 MVC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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