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MK53 LVC

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,684 mi
Last recorded168,684 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 168,684 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 154,803 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear under body corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2020 153,879 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 153,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Suspension component likely to become detached nearside front upper control arms (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 151,855 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 151,852 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front and offside front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 149,709 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (rear bsuhes) (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 147,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 142,785 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 139,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adjusted internal adjuster aim

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

n/s/f and o/s/f shock slightly worn

n/s/f outter wall tyre has cuts but not reached ply or core

o/s/f windscreen wifer slightly worn

Fail 5 Feb 2015 139,836 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adjusted internal adjuster aim

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

n/s/f and o/s/f shock slightly worn

n/s/f outter wall tyre has cuts but not reached ply or core

o/s/f windscreen wifer slightly worn

Pass 3 Feb 2014 138,451 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 137,760 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 126,265 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 112,871 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 112,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 97,398 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 84,961 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 74,701 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 61,474 miles

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

advise os mirror is cracked

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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MK53 LVC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 MK53 LVC, 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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MK53 LVC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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