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BD53 LZR

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

226,184 mi
Last recorded226,184 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LZR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 226,184 miles

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

has side skirts covering sills

has under trays covering underside of body

Pass 18 Dec 2024 224,309 miles

Front both wings have corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel arch bracket corroded away but non structural

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

has side skirts covering sills

has under trays covering underside of body

Pass 13 Dec 2023 220,739 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 216,816 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 214,663 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front windscreen chipped

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 212,885 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 210,011 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 204,583 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 189,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 172,671 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 172,671 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 160,529 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 4 Dec 2014 151,303 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 141,196 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 124,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 111,656 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2011 111,512 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2010 93,107 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 3 Jan 2009 82,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,373 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,569 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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BD53 LZR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BD53 LZR, 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 BD53 LZR registered?

BD53 LZR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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