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LX53 SWN

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

154,007 mi
Last recorded154,007 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 SWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 154,007 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor fit in the damaged wing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

underbody components have surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2018 150,173 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 149,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to front & rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2015 148,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 148,801 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 147,514 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 147,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 138,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs

temporary repair carried out to nearside rear lamp lens

Pass 7 Feb 2012 124,589 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside rear light lens

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2012 124,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside rear light lens

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2011 114,960 miles

all brake hoses slightly perished

brake fluid low

child seat fitted

exhaust heat shield damaged

rear brakes slightly binding

windscreen has a small chip in it

Fail 7 Feb 2011 114,846 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen has a small chip in it

all brake hoses slightly perished

brake fluid low

child seat fitted

exhaust heat shield damaged

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Feb 2010 100,643 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 100,630 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 97,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 97,521 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 88,864 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 88,864 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 68,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front n/plate fadding

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2006 68,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front n/plate fadding

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

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 SWN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LX53 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

LX53 SWN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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