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LN53 YJT

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,793 mi
Last recorded188,793 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 YJT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2026 188,793 miles

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frames and suspension components

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 181,085 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 174,036 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 174,036 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 167,618 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 167,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 160,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 156,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 147,164 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 137,805 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 137,803 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 130,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 123,482 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 123,482 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 115,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (235/45/R17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (235/45/R17) outer edge worn. (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 8 Oct 2016 115,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high prs (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high prs (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (235/45/R17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (235/45/R17) outer edge worn. (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight distortion of both rear tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,041 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,621 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)

front number plate starting to detereorate

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,205 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,418 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 60,415 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 57,257 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 52,628 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 52,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 43,499 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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LN53 YJT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN53 YJT, 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 LN53 YJT registered?

LN53 YJT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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