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LV53 AUE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,036 mi
Last recorded186,036 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 AUE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 186,036 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 186,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 181,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 175,364 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak dipstick area ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 165,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 165,317 miles

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

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

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

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

EML Light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 155,785 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 155,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 143,572 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 126,650 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 117,180 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 111,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 23 Sep 2010 105,442 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 98,340 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2008 85,164 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 851,632 miles

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

Fuel pipes damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2007 74,338 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,531 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 64,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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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LV53 AUE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LV53 AUE, 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 LV53 AUE registered?

LV53 AUE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is LV53 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 AUE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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