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LT53 SYZ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,434 mi
Last recorded164,434 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 SYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 164,434 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 164,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 154,778 miles

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

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

rattle from front of engine on idle

Fail 29 Aug 2013 154,772 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rattle from front of engine on idle

Pass 17 Aug 2012 143,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 133,633 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 127,515 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 127,515 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

both rear tyres close to limit

some imbalance and judder on front brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2009 116,727 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 105,297 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 99,399 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCES SLIGHT WORN

Fail 28 Aug 2007 99,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake discs worn slightly.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 83,252 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 SYZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

LT53 SYZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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