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LY53 UWV

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,212 mi
Last recorded83,212 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 UWV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 83,212 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,852 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 79,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,773 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 73,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,253 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 40,143 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,226 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 35,146 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UWV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UWV, 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

How do I check the history of LY53 UWV?

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What year was LY53 UWV registered?

LY53 UWV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is LY53 UWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 UWV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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