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LS53 OGN

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,287 mi
Last recorded116,287 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OGN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,287 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 116,287 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components underside

Fail 7 Dec 2019 102,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components underside

Pass 6 Dec 2018 58,317 miles

Gear position indicator flashing,indicating gearbox fault.

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial but not excessive leak at time of test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 98,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag warning lit (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant level low

Gear position indicator flashing,indicating gearbox fault.

Oil leak, but not excessive Substantial but not excessive leak at time of test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 96,574 miles

Oil leak splash most of underside of car ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 96,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light illuminated (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak splash most of underside of car ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 89,954 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 89,953 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 76,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

eml on dash

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 26 Sep 2015 76,359 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml on dash

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2014 62,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 62,763 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 49,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,289 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,130 miles

advise wiper blades smearing

Fail 8 Oct 2010 33,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,766 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,733 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 16,984 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 OGN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OGN, 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 OGN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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