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LX53 SUF

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,416 mi
Last recorded166,416 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 SUF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 166,416 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested Hoses and bushes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front lower rear control arm bushes have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower shock retaining bushes excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All Nearside front upper balljoints have play

All front upper control arm bushes deteriorated both sides

Drivers seat belt frayed

Gearbox bolts loose

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

One washer jet each side working

Play in gearbox mount

Rear bushes deteriorated

Rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 21 Jun 2019 151,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 136,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Fail 14 Jun 2018 136,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 130,412 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 122,359 miles

Dip stick missing and slight oil leak from engine area

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm,starting to crack/perish on edges and worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm and worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 122,357 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Dip stick missing and slight oil leak from engine area

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm,starting to crack/perish on edges and worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm and worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 112,660 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 107,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 101,041 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 99,010 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 95,233 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 90,907 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 84,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 67,370 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front engine tray broken free on o/s

Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,698 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,361 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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LX53 SUF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LX53 SUF, 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 LX53 SUF registered?

LX53 SUF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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