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LV03 DXM

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

248,876 mi
Last recorded248,876 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 DXM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2020 248,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 245,720 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front rear both side bush wear some movement in n/s and o/s track control arms

oil leak

plastics underside fitted

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 238,498 miles

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Underside covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 231,980 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 225,314 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 225,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 218,982 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front fog-lens broken

Fail 24 Apr 2015 218,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front fog-lens broken

Pass 10 Feb 2014 200,253 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 193,678 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 193,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 180,564 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 168,029 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 153,835 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 139,802 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 139,802 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 125,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 125,336 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 110,233 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 92,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 May 2006 92,164 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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LV03 DXM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV03 DXM, 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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LV03 DXM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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