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LS53 MVX

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,120 mi
Last recorded152,120 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MVX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 152,120 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 142,016 miles

front brake hoses heavily perished

front tyres worn low and worn on badly inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2016 135,942 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 129,728 miles

Both Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Engine management light on.

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 129,728 miles

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

Both Front tyres are worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 120,818 miles

Both sides front top suspension arms bushes worn

Engine oil level on min

Front & rear brake disc corroded

Front antii roll bar c-links bushes worn

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

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

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

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

Power stering fluid level low

Fail 3 Jan 2014 120,818 miles

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

Both sides front top suspension arms bushes worn

Engine oil level on min

Front & rear brake disc corroded

Front antii roll bar c-links bushes worn

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

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

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

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

Power stering fluid level low

Pass 3 Jan 2013 115,549 miles

EML staying on.

Engine undertray fitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,689 miles

n/s/rear seat belt buckle outer casing broken seat belt buckle working ok

windscreen lightly chipped

Fail 11 Jan 2012 107,689 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/rear seat belt buckle outer casing broken seat belt buckle working ok

windscreen lightly chipped

Pass 19 Jan 2011 100,625 miles

Adjusted head light aim

Windscreen lightly chipped

Pass 22 Jan 2010 93,138 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 85,856 miles

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

deep cut to tread nearside rear tyre

mil light on

Pass 9 Jan 2008 78,991 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 65,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

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 MVX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

LS53 MVX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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