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LV53 DDA

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,737 mi
Last recorded104,737 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,737 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 104,448 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 100,047 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 100,039 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 98,960 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 96,711 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,720 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 94,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 93,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,391 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 92,203 miles

offside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,480 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,557 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 83,546 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 79,786 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 DDA 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 77.8%.

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 DDA, 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 DDA registered?

LV53 DDA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is LV53 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 DDA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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