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LR53BFA
2003 AUDI A4
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2393cc
General Information
- Registration LR53BFA
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A4
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2393cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
5 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,975 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- under trays fitted obscuring some components
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively motor or linkage seized (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- under trays fitted obscuring some components
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,846 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,262 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- brake pad low light on dash
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened bushes perished (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush perished (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back arm bush perished (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage bush perished (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened bushes perished (2.4.G.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 110,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% dim (1.1.A.3c)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened bushes perished (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage bush perished (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back arm bush perished (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush perished (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened bushes perished (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- brake pad low light on dash
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,470 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- under trays fitted obscuring some components
- rear o/side reg plate lamp is slightly dim
- exhaust system is corroded
- engine management light is showing on
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 113,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- under trays fitted obscuring some components
- exhaust system is corroded
- engine management light is showing on
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear slight cracking to inner sidewall
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,329 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016 6 Jun 202623 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
5 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,223 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015 6 Jun 20267 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,782 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014 6 Jun 20266 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,529 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013 6 Jun 202618 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,974 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2012 6 Jun 202628 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,014 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
31 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 71,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,452 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2010 6 Jun 202618 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,630 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2009 6 Jun 202618 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 55,630 MI
6 Jun 20264 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,273 MI
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LR53BFA was registered on 2003-09-13
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