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LV53 CEX

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,550 mi
Last recorded185,550 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 185,550 miles

Front BOTH wipers slightly smearing

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2020 165,525 miles

Front Lower Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords along inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 145,003 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 145,003 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 125,004 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 106,784 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,815 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,817 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,215 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 79,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 70,285 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,003 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 12 Mar 2012 62,003 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 12 Mar 2011 52,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,982 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 33,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 19,488 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 CEX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CEX, 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 CEX registered?

LV53 CEX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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