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LS53 MVV

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

190,277 mi
Last recorded190,277 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 190,277 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 185,835 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 182,523 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 168,984 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 158,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 148,520 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 138,114 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 132,687 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 127,733 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 127,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 123,821 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 120,486 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 117,473 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 117,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear shock absorber rear internal bump stops split offside and nearside

Pass 31 Jan 2013 113,004 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished both sides

offside rear indicator faded

rear shock absorber bushes deteiorated split both sides

slight play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 30 Jan 2013 112,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release and safety catch stick and corroded

front anti roll bar bushes perished both sides

offside rear indicator faded

rear shock absorber bushes deteiorated split both sides

slight play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2012 109,080 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 109,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front flexi hoses cracked /perished

Pass 26 Jan 2011 105,888 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 105,888 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 101,994 miles

offside and nearside rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

slight play in offside cand nearside front bottom ball joints

Pass 26 Nov 2008 91,861 miles

ogffside /nearside rear inner anti rol bar bushes worn

slight play in offside & nearside front bottom ball joints

Pass 6 Dec 2007 74,084 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,487 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 MVV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LS53 MVV, 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 MVV registered?

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

Is LS53 MVV safe to buy?

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