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LS53 VSV

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

219,169 mi
Last recorded219,169 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VSV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 219,169 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front wings corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 207,415 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 4 May 2022 207,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 196,591 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 196,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2016 169,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak around engine area

Fail 24 May 2016 169,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak around engine area

Pass 21 Aug 2014 156,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 156,219 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 153,125 miles

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

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

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

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

slight movement detected in offside front steering or suspension joint-unable to fully accertain or pinpoint

Pass 14 Sep 2012 142,023 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

N/s front tyre wearing thin on edges

O/s front tyre wearing thin on edges

Slight bind o/s rear brake

possible slight movement in o/s track rod end

Pass 17 Sep 2011 131,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 121,768 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 121,768 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 112,729 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 112,729 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2008 101,491 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 89,623 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 89,603 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 78,466 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VSV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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