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LT53 HWD

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

188,572 mi
Last recorded188,572 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HWD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 188,572 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

floor and sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 24 Jun 2019 176,679 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 157,940 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 156,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 154,249 miles

all upper front suspension arm inner bushes perishing and splitting

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 151,180 miles

Offside and nearside upper suspension arms inner bushes (x4) perishing and starting to split.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 151,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and nearside upper suspension arms inner bushes (x4) perishing and starting to split.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 147,456 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 143,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2012 139,021 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 133,854 miles

front brake discs worn & corroding

slight movement in front suspension bushes

Pass 23 Aug 2010 128,287 miles

front brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2009 123,354 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2008 118,263 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 106,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 106,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 80,585 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 HWD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HWD, 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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LT53 HWD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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