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LV53 DCZ

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,256 mi
Last recorded116,256 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 116,256 miles

other tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Oct 2018 116,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

other tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2017 108,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth inner edge of tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edge's

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

both front tyre sidewall's slight damage

Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 104,208 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,084 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 99,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre bald on both edge's close to legal limit

Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

child seat fitted at rear

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and tread cracking

rear brake disc's rusty

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,525 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 78,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,328 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 73,328 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 67,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,977 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,840 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,711 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 23,581 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)

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 DCZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DCZ, 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 DCZ registered?

LV53 DCZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LV53 DCZ safe to buy?

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