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LR53 AXF

2003 Audi S4 Avant

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,274 mi
Last recorded135,274 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi S4 Avant95,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 AXF
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 135,274 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play raidius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 135,274 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play raidius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 128,787 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 119,401 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2017 119,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,130 miles

perishing on brake hoses

tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2015 106,985 miles

Flexi exhaust deteriorating

Front upper suspension arms; bushes splitting

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 105,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 100,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 100,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 93,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 91,590 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 91,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 86,445 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 77,881 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,881 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 69,562 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,364 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,105 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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LR53 AXF is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,732 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 S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR53 AXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR53 AXF registered?

LR53 AXF is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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