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LT53 SZF

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,082 mi
Last recorded125,082 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 SZF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 125,082 miles

Drivers wiper smears.

Engine is noisy.

Oil leaks.

Rear brake discs are in poor condition.

Slight judder recorded from rear brakes.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 125,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Drivers wiper smears.

Engine is noisy.

Oil leaks.

Rear brake discs are in poor condition.

Slight judder recorded from rear brakes.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 112,175 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 112,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet release very stiff. Have lubricated.

Coolant level is below minimum.

Engine noisy.

Passenger wiper smears.

Rear pads are worn fairly low. Rear discs are in poor condition.

Slight oil leak from cooler pipe.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,208 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 93,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant level below minimum.

Engine managent light on.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,290 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,162 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 25 Mar 2011 61,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,165 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 25 Feb 2008 47,205 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,302 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,290 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 41,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,212 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 SZF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

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

Is LT53 SZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 SZF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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