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GL53 LHC

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

149,279 mi
Last recorded149,279 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 LHC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 149,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 149,267 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 9 Jul 2024 149,267 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 14 Jun 2023 148,991 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 148,991 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 May 2022 141,015 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 141,015 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 134,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 125,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

all round brake disc slightly worn

Pass 30 Nov 2017 114,606 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Nov 2017 114,606 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 105,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 105,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 101,696 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 18 Nov 2014 97,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 89,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,970 miles

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

both front tyres wearing very badly inner edges cords will be exposed soon

Fail 16 Nov 2011 83,970 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing very badly inner edges cords will be exposed soon

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,633 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,599 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,416 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 52,416 miles

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

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

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

front washers partially blocked

Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,869 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,023 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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GL53 LHC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GL53 LHC, 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 GL53 LHC registered?

GL53 LHC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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