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LV53 VBC

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,198 mi
Last recorded145,198 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 VBC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 145,198 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 141,535 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 137,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

front and rear shockabsorber damping slightly poor

Pass 10 Nov 2015 132,836 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 127,703 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 122,919 miles

the nearside rear indicator bulb fading

the nearside rear tyre is worn to the limit / rec change

the offside front roll bar drop link bush has become unbonded

the offside rear shocker dust cover is loose

the offside rear tyre is worn to the limiters

Fail 2 Dec 2013 122,874 miles

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

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

the nearside rear indicator bulb fading

the nearside rear tyre is worn to the limit / rec change

the offside front roll bar drop link bush has become unbonded

the offside rear shocker dust cover is loose

the offside rear tyre is worn to the limiters

Pass 7 Dec 2012 118,020 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 113,193 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 106,588 miles

Engine warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 99,931 miles

engine sheild fittrd not allowing full inspection of components

underbody sheild fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 5 Aug 2008 94,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 90,217 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 80,372 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 VBC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

LV53 VBC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LV53 VBC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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