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LV53 LGG

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,780 mi
Last recorded125,780 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 LGG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 125,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 119,108 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 114,894 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 114,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 110,380 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,752 miles

child seat n/s/r

Fail 31 May 2016 102,747 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat n/s/r

Pass 29 May 2015 96,867 miles

BRAKE SYSTEM RUNS OUT OF SERVICE ASSISTANCE DURING THE SECOND APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

HIGH ENGINE BLOW BY

THROTTLE HANGS UP ENGINE REVS ON FREE ACCELERATION

Fail 27 May 2015 96,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

BODY UNDER SHIELDS INSECURE AND DAMAGED

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

BRAKE SYSTEM RUNS OUT OF SERVICE ASSISTANCE DURING THE SECOND APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL

ENGINE OIL LEAK

ENGINE UNDER TRAY MISSING

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

HIGH ENGINE BLOW BY

THROTTLE HANGS UP ENGINE REVS ON FREE ACCELERATION

Pass 30 May 2014 88,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 80,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 80,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,136 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,937 miles

nearside front wiper starting to split

Pass 25 Apr 2009 43,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,363 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,916 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 26,863 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 LGG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LGG, 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 LGG registered?

LV53 LGG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is LV53 LGG safe to buy?

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