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OE53 LGZ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,849 mi
Last recorded171,849 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 LGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 171,849 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 171,849 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 159,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in hub assembly

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

Fail 25 May 2017 159,575 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in hub assembly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 149,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr upper arm outer bush starting to crack

Pass 23 May 2015 138,452 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 138,452 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2014 126,998 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 126,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 117,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 105,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 105,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,121 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 77,231 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,731 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 60,169 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 46,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,862 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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OE53 LGZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE53 LGZ, 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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OE53 LGZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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