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LT53 FKE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

198,647 mi
Last recorded198,647 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 FKE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 198,647 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 May 2022 198,644 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 May 2021 185,524 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f upper both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 185,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 179,102 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 166,487 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limits (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Jan 2018 166,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limits (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 158,954 miles

Offside rear shock absorber is damp

Fail 16 Jan 2017 158,944 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 15 Jan 2016 150,820 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 144,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 144,568 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 139,051 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 128,588 miles

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

Rear Brake Discs Corroded and Pitted

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 122,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

both rear brake discs corroded on the outer edges

outer sill mouldings fitted

slight damage to the nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Feb 2011 114,250 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 114,250 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 105,393 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 88,067 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 76,479 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 72,882 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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LT53 FKE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LT53 FKE, 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 LT53 FKE registered?

LT53 FKE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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