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LY53 KAA

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,455 mi
Last recorded89,455 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 KAA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,455 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 89,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,747 miles

Cuts on nearside and offside front tyre outer walls

Cuts on nearside and offside rear tyre outer walls and nail in offside tread

Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,248 miles

gaiter insecure but not leaking grease

Fail 18 Oct 2016 74,248 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 56,171 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,268 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 47,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,926 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 40,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f wing mirror missing

Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,132 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,505 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,285 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,573 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 KAA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY53 KAA, 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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LY53 KAA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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