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LW53 AYP

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

192,010 mi
Last recorded192,010 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 AYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 192,010 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 191,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 181,835 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 181,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 170,543 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 170,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 159,202 miles

Nearside track rod end rubber shaft insert has slight movement

Offside track rod end rubber shaft insert has slight movement

Fail 13 Jun 2016 158,903 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on top of sub-frame near rear mounts for body and wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened on top of and below sub-frame near rear mounts for body and wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rubber insert track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rubber insert track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 150,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 150,051 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 142,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 142,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 103,181 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 114,360 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 103,654 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 90,185 miles

adise rear anti roll bar plastic mounts crsacked seperated from roll bar

advise both front and rear brake discs corroaded and both inner and outter surfaces

advise g box out put shaft oil seal leaking oil

advise mud and snow tyres fitted to vehicle

advise slight play in nsf wheel bearing

advise slight run out on both front brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2009 77,247 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 75,648 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 75,643 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2007 55,589 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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LW53 AYP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LW53 AYP, 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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LW53 AYP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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