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LR53 OBG

2003 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,013 mi
Last recorded81,013 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 OBG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 81,013 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 79,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 79,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,405 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 77,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 76,292 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 76,292 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 75,467 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 75,467 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,716 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 74,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 73,522 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,371 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,932 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,536 miles

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

headlights glazed

horn deteriorated

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2015 63,200 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,526 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside headlamp level adjuster not functioning

nearside rear wheel has slight bind when rotated

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,134 miles

rear brake pads getting low & disc,s lipped

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,617 miles

bonnet safety catch, stiff operation.

n/s/r brake binding, slightly.

Pass 27 May 2011 47,962 miles

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

nearside rear wheel brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,808 miles

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

front tyres wearing down on innside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,071 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,128 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,959 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,064 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 OBG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OBG, 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 OBG registered?

LR53 OBG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LR53 OBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 OBG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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