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LY52 XMH

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,558 mi
Last recorded169,558 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 XMH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 169,558 miles

pad light on

Fail 27 Mar 2015 169,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

pad light on

Pass 3 Mar 2014 166,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 4 Mar 2013 162,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 154,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 147,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 147,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 140,780 miles

front numberplate cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2010 140,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2009 131,929 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 131,929 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 113,530 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2007 90,749 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 73,077 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 72,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 XMH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMH, 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 XMH registered?

LY52 XMH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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