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LV52 BUA

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,640 mi
Last recorded145,640 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 BUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 145,640 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 145,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 137,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 137,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 131,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 19 Aug 2016 131,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 3 Sep 2015 126,736 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 126,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 120,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 112,031 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 103,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 94,642 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 94,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 87,204 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 80,534 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 61,792 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 47,900 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 47,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,747 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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LV52 BUA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV52 BUA, 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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LV52 BUA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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