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FV53 LYU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

105,697 mi
Last recorded105,697 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 105,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 104,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 104,915 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,039 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And has some damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic sleeve loose. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight tarnish (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Surface corrosion to both rear brake discs.

Fail 8 Dec 2022 103,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And has some damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic sleeve loose. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight tarnish (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Surface corrosion to both rear brake discs.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 102,940 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,322 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 102,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 102,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 101,953 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 101,805 miles

offside rear tyre surface cracks inner and outer walls.

Fail 7 Nov 2017 101,805 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre surface cracks inner and outer walls.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,653 miles

both front tyres on 2mm tread and cracking on outer edges.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,493 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)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 101,493 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 101,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Nov 2014 101,236 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)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Nov 2013 101,001 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,638 miles

both front tyres on 2mm tread.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 100,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres on 2mm tread.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 100,351 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 99,929 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 98,703 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 98,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear lamp unit not properly secured

Pass 28 Dec 2007 97,792 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 97,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 96,658 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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FV53 LYU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FV53 LYU, 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 FV53 LYU registered?

FV53 LYU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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