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LV53 BGE

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,947 mi
Last recorded164,947 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 BGE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 164,947 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 164,939 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lens damaged but does not effect light output

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 164,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2017 156,641 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 141,581 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 128,548 miles

E/M/L light on

Pass 27 Jun 2014 110,302 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 110,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 104,860 miles

front number plate faded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 104,860 miles

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

front number plate faded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,519 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 95,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear outer side light not working

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,638 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,108 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,747 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,651 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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LV53 BGE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV53 BGE, 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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LV53 BGE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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