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MK53 LWO

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,319 mi
Last recorded124,319 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LWO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 124,319 miles

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

middle heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2022 124,260 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

middle heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2021 122,246 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 122,118 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,826 miles

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

N/S/F WING DAMAGE

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 106,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 102,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 98,153 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 96,102 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 94,115 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 90,946 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 80,759 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 80,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,227 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 62,374 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 48,645 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,322 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 36,321 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,415 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 LWO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

MK53 LWO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is MK53 LWO safe to buy?

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