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LX53 SXH

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,532 mi
Last recorded88,532 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 SXH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,532 miles

Front both brake discs slightly lipped on surface edge

Front both upper arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear tyres cracked on outer surface

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight damp on surface

Offside Rear stop lamp emits a steaqdy red light

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished on outer surface

Rear both brake discs slightly lipped on surface edge

both anti roll bar linkage rubbers slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

item removed from center mirror before test

under-trays fitted obscuring some components underside

windscreen has small stone chip in zone A area

Fail 13 Apr 2016 88,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front both brake discs slightly lipped on surface edge

Front both upper arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear tyres cracked on outer surface

Offside Rear shock absorber has slight damp on surface

Offside Rear stop lamp emits a steaqdy red light

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished on outer surface

Rear both brake discs slightly lipped on surface edge

both anti roll bar linkage rubbers slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

item removed from center mirror before test

under-trays fitted obscuring some components underside

windscreen has small stone chip in zone A area

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,348 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 74,453 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2013 67,254 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 67,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges

traction warning light on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2012 58,343 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 58,343 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 51,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,479 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,943 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,707 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,281 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,494 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,878 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 SXH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

LX53 SXH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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