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LY52 VPZ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,519 mi
Last recorded177,519 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 VPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 177,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front both nearside and offside wheel arches slight corroded

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 177,518 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet lever mising (8.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower recording (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both nearside and offside discs (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front both nearside and offside wheel arches slight corroded

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 173,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 163,201 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 163,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 161,399 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 161,394 miles

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 155,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

water leak on under tray

Fail 1 Nov 2012 155,384 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

water leak on under tray

Pass 21 Oct 2011 146,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 139,927 miles

both front brake discs poor condition

both rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2011 139,848 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs poor condition

both rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2009 127,246 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 127,246 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 116,929 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2007 106,187 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 93,949 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 93,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VPZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LY52 VPZ, 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 LY52 VPZ registered?

LY52 VPZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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