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LX52 ZBT

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,263 mi
Last recorded145,263 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 ZBT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 145,263 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 145,262 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 130,338 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 130,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 126,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre underinflated and has short cut exposing cords

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

n.s. & o.s. wipers deteriorated

windscreen scratched by metal clasp of wiperblade

Fail 23 Aug 2017 126,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre underinflated and has short cut exposing cords

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

n.s. & o.s. wipers deteriorated

windscreen scratched by metal clasp of wiperblade

Pass 6 Feb 2017 123,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 115,926 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,115 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,350 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,344 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 86,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,586 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,666 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 60,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,205 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,120 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,621 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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LX52 ZBT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc 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 LX52 ZBT, 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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LX52 ZBT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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