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LR53 DWC

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,313 mi
Last recorded94,313 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 DWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 94,313 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 94,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 87,208 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,344 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 82,342 miles

Emissions unable to be completed heavy leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,330 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,227 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 65,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,268 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,497 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear tyre very badly perished

Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,502 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 25 May 2016 45,958 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 41,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,964 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on inner and outer edges

NSR seatbelt not tested, seat is folded down and golf clubs are present, preventing proper inspection.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2013 35,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 33,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 May 2012 33,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,740 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,457 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,977 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,585 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 18,585 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,358 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 14,358 miles

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

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 DWC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LR53 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

LR53 DWC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is LR53 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 DWC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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