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LR53 KJO

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,307 mi
Last recorded66,307 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 KJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 66,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 May 2026 66,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 65,786 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 65,785 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 64,479 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 64,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 63,114 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 63,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 61,741 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 61,741 miles

Road wheel fixing missing One bolt missing on all four wheels on the vehicle. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,874 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 59,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 59,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre excessively damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre excessively damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 58,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 58,371 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 56,589 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front both Tyre's cracking on edges 235/45/17

Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,764 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON SHOULDERS 235/45/17

Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,050 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,507 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,781 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 46,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,484 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,201 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,037 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,791 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,461 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,480 miles

offside rear tyre flat

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 KJO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJO, 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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LR53 KJO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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