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LT53 HXR

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,245 mi
Last recorded151,245 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HXR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 151,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play downwords (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 151,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn downwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play downwords (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 142,196 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 142,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn fluctuating under test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 130,910 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2019 130,908 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2018 125,230 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 125,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 118,050 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,907 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 112,907 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 99,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 91,977 miles

o/s/f brake hose perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,605 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,835 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,484 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,037 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,786 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 1 Oct 2008 52,782 miles

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,069 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 HXR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

LT53 HXR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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