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LV53 BHL

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,308 mi
Last recorded189,308 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 BHL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2022 189,308 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and uneven (5.2.3 (e))

wear rear shock absorbers

Pass 7 Dec 2021 179,896 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 179,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 171,385 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyre treads damaged

nearside front drop link bush deteriorated

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

undertrays fitted

wear rear shock absorbers

Fail 4 Dec 2020 171,385 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyre treads damaged

nearside front drop link bush deteriorated

nearside rear tyre low outer edge

undertrays fitted

wear rear shock absorbers

Pass 10 Dec 2019 165,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

wear rear shock absorbers

Fail 6 Dec 2019 165,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

wear rear shock absorbers

Pass 5 Dec 2018 156,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front droplink bushes deteriorated

undertrays fitted

wear rear discs

wear rear shock absorbers

Fail 4 Dec 2018 156,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front droplink bushes deteriorated

undertrays fitted

wear rear discs

wear rear shock absorbers

Pass 12 Dec 2017 144,478 miles

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

nearside rear centre seat belt stalk not visible to test

undertrays fitted

wear offside front lower rearward ball joint

Fail 12 Dec 2017 144,477 miles

Headlamp switch faulty fog warning light permanently lit (1.7.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

nearside rear centre seat belt stalk not visible to test

undertrays fitted

wear offside front lower rearward ball joint

Pass 13 Dec 2016 124,766 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 107,060 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted front and back

Pass 8 Aug 2014 99,312 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,787 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly & close to limit 205/55 16

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 81,504 miles

205/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

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

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2011 74,023 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Pass 7 Aug 2010 66,330 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear seats folded.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,820 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 59,820 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,275 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 52,274 miles

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

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

Front fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 40,929 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,300 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 BHL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BHL, 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 BHL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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