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LY52 EXL

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,958 mi
Last recorded102,958 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 EXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 102,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexy hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake flexy hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 87,208 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2023 87,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml light on

Pass 21 May 2022 78,708 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning according to dash - Offside still operative (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play and slight splitting to bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside both heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 75,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 74,456 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 73,055 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 73,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 70,060 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,553 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,485 miles

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

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

oil vapour smell from leaking enging component - attention req

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,236 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,400 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,492 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,801 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,063 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,723 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,921 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,314 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,901 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 23,024 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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LY52 EXL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LY52 EXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY52 EXL registered?

LY52 EXL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is LY52 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 EXL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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