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LV53 DBU

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

171,970 mi
Last recorded171,970 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 DBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 171,970 miles

E M L LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 167,979 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearng on the inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 158,413 miles

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 20 Oct 2012 147,375 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 135,925 miles

Engine management light on.

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 118,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 102,563 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 102,210 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 85,150 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 85,127 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,754 miles

rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,244 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 DBU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV53 DBU registered?

LV53 DBU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is LV53 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 DBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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