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LX03 VFK

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,437 mi
Last recorded152,437 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 VFK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2024 152,437 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise 4 wheel alignment due to tyre wear

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil coming out of the exhaust on emissions test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 145,645 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 136,321 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 136,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 133,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - change now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - change now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 133,662 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - change now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - change now (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 128,517 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside lower balljoints have lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)

nearside front upper inner suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front upper inner suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jul 2017 122,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)

nearside front upper inner suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

offside front upper inner suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Feb 2016 113,176 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low edges

all upper suspension arm inner bush's perished / splitting

Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,753 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,098 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 92,596 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 92,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 86,412 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,980 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,083 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,337 miles

Front wipers begining to split at ends.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,249 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,282 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 48,282 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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LX03 VFK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX03 VFK, 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 LX03 VFK registered?

LX03 VFK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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