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LV53 VBF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,353 mi
Last recorded132,353 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 VBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 132,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 121,663 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 121,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,782 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 113,782 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 113,256 miles

center stop light not working

Fail 31 Jul 2017 113,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

center stop light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2016 112,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread damage

Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 100,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2013 94,585 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag light stays illuminated

offside front tyre has cracks around the inner sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,844 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 90,844 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 85,838 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 85,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side rear brake disc needs changing scored from inner

Pass 19 Oct 2009 79,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,775 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,467 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,055 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 VBF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

LV53 VBF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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