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LV53 FGF

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,494 mi
Last recorded146,494 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 146,494 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 141,707 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 135,297 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 128,653 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front links (2.4.G.2)

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlight slightly loose but not affecting aim

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 21 Oct 2016 128,649 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front links (2.4.G.2)

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlight slightly loose but not affecting aim

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 22 Oct 2015 122,100 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 122,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen on drivers side

sill covers fitted unable to inspect all of sills

Fail 9 Oct 2014 81,190 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen on drivers side

sill covers fitted unable to inspect all of sills

Pass 26 Oct 2013 97,114 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 84,343 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,714 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 62,307 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 48,281 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,212 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 25,212 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,320 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,607 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 FGF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FGF, 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 FGF registered?

LV53 FGF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is LV53 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 FGF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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