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LS53 HGK

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,721 mi
Last recorded109,721 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 HGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 109,721 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 109,721 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 108,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 108,998 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 98,023 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 98,023 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 94,753 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 91,686 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 91,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,705 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 87,700 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 83,527 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 83,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 79,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 79,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 76,720 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 76,701 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 71,496 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,976 miles

airbag light on

both front tyres worn close to limit

offside rear light lens cracked but ok at time of test

oil leak

rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,143 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,469 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 48,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,891 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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LS53 HGK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HGK, 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 HGK registered?

LS53 HGK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is LS53 HGK safe to buy?

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