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LR53 BGX

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

65,587 mi
Last recorded65,587 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 BGX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 65,587 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F upper suspension arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 64,531 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 63,625 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 63,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,671 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 62,671 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 61,864 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,114 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 61,114 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,326 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 59,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,835 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 57,835 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,455 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 on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre is cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 55,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre is cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,942 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 52,942 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 50,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,261 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 47,907 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 47,907 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 45,473 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,473 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 42,599 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 42,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,571 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,910 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 36,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,299 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 21,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,955 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,041 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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LR53 BGX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 LR53 BGX, 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 LR53 BGX registered?

LR53 BGX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is LR53 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 BGX shows 33 tests with a 60.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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