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MK53 LWM

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,127 mi
Last recorded171,127 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 171,127 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 171,127 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 166,490 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 166,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorbers has a fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside Front Lower arm ( Inner Bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 164,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 156,990 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 156,990 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 151,739 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 138,255 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 138,255 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r

rear tyres slightly misshappen

Fail 27 Feb 2015 123,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r

rear tyres slightly misshappen

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,439 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,998 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 90,998 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,720 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 77,029 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 77,029 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,002 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 64,829 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,665 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,515 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 46,352 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 LWM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MK53 LWM, 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 LWM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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