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MK53 LYO

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,423 mi
Last recorded179,423 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 LYO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 179,423 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 179,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 169,895 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 161,050 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 161,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 151,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2013 142,429 miles

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

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 11 Sep 2012 133,319 miles

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

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

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

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 12 Sep 2011 124,303 miles

offside front top suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 10 Sep 2010 114,987 miles

nearside wiper blade split on end

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2009 106,340 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

nearside rear tyre near wear limit on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on central tread

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2009 106,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

centre exhaust section corroded

nearside rear tyre near wear limit on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on central tread

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2008 98,409 miles

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Sep 2007 89,830 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

sump guard fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2007 85,003 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 84,960 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 LYO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

MK53 LYO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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