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LT53 HXE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,960 mi
Last recorded173,960 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 173,960 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Near side rear indicator pale

Rear tyres wearing @ inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2018 165,424 miles

Full length floor tray fitted

Near side rear indicator pale

Over sills fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 154,874 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight brake run-out nearside rear.

Slight play in nearside forward most lower ball joint.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 154,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split at inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight brake run-out nearside rear.

Slight play in nearside forward most lower ball joint.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 143,533 miles

Full length floor tray fitted

Near side rear brake disc corroded, advise replaced

Near side rear tyre close to limit and starting to crack @ inner side wall

Over sills fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 143,533 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Near side (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Off side rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Off side and near side (8.2.2)

Full length floor tray fitted

Near side front tyre close to limit and starting to crack @ inner side wall

Near side rear brake disc corroded, advise replaced

Near side rear tyre on limit, advise replaced

Over sills fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 129,701 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 117,325 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 117,325 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 104,682 miles

Front brake pads low with slight in balance

Full length floor tray fitted

Off side wind screen washer weak

Off side wind screen wiper starting to split

Over sills fitted

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Wind screen chipped

Fail 30 Jan 2013 104,678 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake pads low with slight in balance

Full length floor tray fitted

Off side wind screen washer weak

Off side wind screen wiper starting to split

Over sills fitted

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Wind screen chipped

Pass 1 Feb 2012 92,048 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 82,923 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,126 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 70,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,201 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,049 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 50,179 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 50,058 miles

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

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

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 HXE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT53 HXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT53 HXE registered?

LT53 HXE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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