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LS53 OGU

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,969 mi
Last recorded136,969 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 136,969 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 136,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 121,316 miles

squeak from n/s/r wheel

under tray insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2017 121,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working flickering on and off (1.1.C.1d)

squeak from n/s/r wheel

under tray insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2016 116,338 miles

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

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

under tray insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2015 109,226 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 109,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,387 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 104,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 100,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 96,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 90,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 90,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,976 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 84,976 miles

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

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

all four discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,960 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,516 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 65,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 49,758 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 48,107 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,107 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 OGU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

LS53 OGU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is LS53 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 OGU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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