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LD53 UGC

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,383 mi
Last recorded68,383 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 UGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 68,383 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil near min!

Fail 26 Mar 2026 68,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil near min!

Pass 25 Mar 2025 66,791 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 64,829 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 55,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 55,731 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 54,352 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 54,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,373 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 53,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,915 miles

both front headlamp lens faded

centre brake light lens has condensation inside

discs corroded/pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,102 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 48,352 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,417 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,987 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,194 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,220 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 33,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,471 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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LD53 UGC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LD53 UGC, 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 LD53 UGC registered?

LD53 UGC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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