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LY53 NLX

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

216,760 mi
Last recorded216,760 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 NLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 216,760 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 188,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 188,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 188,432 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush NS + OS (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR + OSR + OSF (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS + OS (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 161,516 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 161,516 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 130,209 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 123,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 123,644 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,018 miles

Front washers poor spray

Front wiper blades poor ***(STRONG ADVISE)***

Pass 19 Jan 2011 108,702 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 95,351 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 95,351 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 81,823 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,226 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 47,021 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 NLX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

LY53 NLX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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