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LS53 HFR

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

132,483 mi
Last recorded132,483 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 HFR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 132,483 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 121,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 112,075 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 112,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 112,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Dec 2018 112,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 107,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 107,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,990 miles

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 3 Nov 2015 87,259 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 87,259 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,935 miles

nearside front tyre splitting and low on tread.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 77,935 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,642 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,108 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 58,269 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 58,269 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,542 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 53,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,669 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,152 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 44,152 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,732 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,461 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 32,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LS53 HFR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LS53 HFR, 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 LS53 HFR registered?

LS53 HFR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is LS53 HFR safe to buy?

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