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LR53 OCO

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,551 mi
Last recorded70,551 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 OCO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 70,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank supporting straps corroded but considered not excessive

Pass 31 Jul 2025 69,838 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fuel tank straps corroded but not excessive

Pass 31 Jul 2024 68,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 67,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 65,420 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded but not excessively

Fail 23 Aug 2022 65,420 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded but not excessively

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 63,459 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 63,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,309 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,645 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4x front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2018 59,101 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,726 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2016 52,726 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2015 50,582 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 48,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,866 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,362 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 32,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,228 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 close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,961 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 OCO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OCO, 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 OCO registered?

LR53 OCO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is LR53 OCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 OCO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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