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MK53 LVU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,214 mi
Last recorded97,214 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 97,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 93,299 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 93,299 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,582 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 86,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,028 miles

under body plastics fitted making it difficult to check some components

Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,459 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 71,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,130 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,615 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 52,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 40,325 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,123 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,488 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,985 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,696 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 24,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2007 18,980 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,116 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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MK53 LVU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc 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 MK53 LVU, 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 MK53 LVU registered?

MK53 LVU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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