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LY53 KGJ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,120 mi
Last recorded97,120 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 KGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,120 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 97,118 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,134 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 88,130 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 82,105 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brakes on vehicle (3.5.1i)

engine coolant low

Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,236 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 77,236 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,852 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 73,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,373 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,573 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 43,332 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,853 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 41,890 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,890 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,460 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,604 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 1,960 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KGJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 KGJ, 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 KGJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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