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LX53 SWZ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,754 mi
Last recorded160,754 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 SWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 160,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 155,427 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 155,338 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 150,657 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 143,687 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 143,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint [rear ] (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint [ front ] (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 136,101 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 136,101 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 126,400 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 118,610 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear to inner edge

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 118,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres showing signs of wear to inner edge

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 111,153 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 102,733 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Apr 2012 102,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,573 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,615 miles

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2009 75,383 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,944 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 64,944 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,420 miles

n/s/f tyre and wheel slightly damaged

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 SWZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

LX53 SWZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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