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LR53 WDA

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,102 mi
Last recorded95,102 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 95,102 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 90,057 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 82,871 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,145 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,011 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 64,916 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 64,718 miles

Nearside Front tyre is starting to crack

Offside Front tyre is starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread and sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,046 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,763 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,255 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 57,250 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wearing in edge (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,777 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,429 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 53,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 49,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

traction control warning light on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 46,575 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,175 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,297 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Oct 2009 37,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,797 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 30,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2007 23,301 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,998 miles

Nearside 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 WDA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WDA, 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 WDA registered?

LR53 WDA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LR53 WDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 WDA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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