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2003 AUDI A4
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- Registration LR53LLF
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A4
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 177,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- undercovers fitted front to rear
- emissions so clean wont pick up reading
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 174,074 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 170,013 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover
- under body cover
- rear axle corroded
- oil leak
26 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 170,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s & o/s edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle corroded
- under body cover
- oil leak
- engine cover
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,091 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre bald on the inner edge
- under-tray slightly insecure
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 154,659 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
6 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 154,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
21 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 145,737 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 145,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,094 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
3 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 135,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
16 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,895 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
15 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,211 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,546 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,108 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
13 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 87,108 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
20 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 73,943 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,943 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
25 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,621 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 5 Jun 20261 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,553 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 5 Jun 202630 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,967 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 5 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,327 MI
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LR53LLF was registered on 2003-09-30
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