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MK53 LXE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,248 mi
Last recorded200,248 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 200,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 182,680 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 163,913 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 163,913 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 146,714 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 13 May 2013 136,711 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 136,565 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 127,571 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight cracking to tread

Pass 26 May 2011 115,063 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 115,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 113,246 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 113,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 104,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2009 96,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2008 88,333 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 88,333 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 83,302 miles

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

Wiper blades beginning to deteriorate

Pass 10 Aug 2006 62,640 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 LXE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

MK53 LXE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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