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LT53 SYX

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,656 mi
Last recorded140,656 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 140,656 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 140,643 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 137,845 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/f upper forward suspension arm bush beginning to debond

Fail 22 Jan 2018 137,680 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/f upper forward suspension arm bush beginning to debond

Pass 30 Jan 2017 133,392 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 133,392 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,696 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 128,696 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 122,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 122,065 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 115,062 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 115,062 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2013 98,098 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,521 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,665 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 82,665 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,362 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 54,362 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,602 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 32,502 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,013 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 26,013 miles

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

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 SYX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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