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LY53 UMU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,922 mi
Last recorded131,922 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2022 131,922 miles

Brake performance not tested Faulty drive (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Nearside/Offside (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Front Nearside/Offside (5.2.3 (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pair (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 131,762 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside mirror broken

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

Underbody covers insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2020 127,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 123,105 miles

Rear suspension component corroded slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2018 115,548 miles

both rear tyres withen limit

rear suspension component corroded slightly

Fail 16 Oct 2018 115,543 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 106,999 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Cleaned off brake fluid from new hoses

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 106,999 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Cleaned off brake fluid from new hoses

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 96,890 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 86,142 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,847 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,896 miles

advise slight play in all front suspension joints

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,836 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,857 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,116 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 23,765 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,778 miles

cut to n/s/r tyre outer wall

o/s/f tyre low on tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,903 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 UMU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMU, 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 UMU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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