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LR53 OBV

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,715 mi
Last recorded124,715 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 OBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 124,715 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 124,712 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOLT MISSING ON O/S/F DRIVE SHAFT

EML LIGHT ON

N/S WINDSCREEN CRACKED

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 110,200 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 110,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 86,793 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 86,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,110 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,533 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,212 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,572 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 32,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,471 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)

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 OBV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR53 OBV registered?

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

Is LR53 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 OBV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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