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LY53 EKT

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,418 mi
Last recorded111,418 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 EKT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 111,418 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 106,818 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,344 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 104,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 101,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (1.4.A.2f)

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,041 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 88,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 81,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front wiper blades

engine warn light on

Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front wiper blades

engine warn light on

Pass 29 Dec 2012 67,289 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 54,289 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 34,121 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 29,670 miles

advise both front tyres worn down on edges

advise front no plate slight damage

advise rear no plate slightly faded

Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,902 miles

Battery insecure

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

advise front no plate slight damage

advise rear no plate slight fadeing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,788 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,966 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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LY53 EKT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LY53 EKT, 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 LY53 EKT registered?

LY53 EKT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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