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LY53 KGZ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,386 mi
Last recorded118,386 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 KGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 118,386 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 114,164 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 114,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 109,756 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,491 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Power steering noisy

Pass 9 Oct 2019 107,310 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 107,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Under tray Insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,038 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2... (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2..... (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,001 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 86,476 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 86,476 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,980 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 80,976 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,490 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 70,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,216 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,035 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 61,035 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,339 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,481 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 50,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,042 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 44,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,053 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 KGZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY53 KGZ registered?

LY53 KGZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LY53 KGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 KGZ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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