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LS53 OFA

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,817 mi
Last recorded120,817 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 120,817 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 120,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 120,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front projected beam image is slightly incorrect

Pass 28 May 2021 116,533 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and nearside rear hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2021 116,533 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and nearside rear hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 112,132 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 108,662 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale dim in operation

Fail 30 Mar 2017 108,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,079 miles

coolant leak

cracking to o\s front tyre outer sidewall

exhaust corroded

heavy age cracking to both front and n/s rear brake hoses

n/s front tyre valve age cracking

wipers smearing

Fail 8 Mar 2016 103,002 miles

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

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

coolant leak

cracking to o\s front tyre outer sidewall

exhaust corroded

heavy age cracking to both front and n/s rear brake hoses

n/s front tyre valve age cracking

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,559 miles

front tyre age cracking and wearing low

n/s rear caliper handbrake lever not against stop

wipers poor

Fail 11 Mar 2015 98,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyre age cracking and wearing low

n/s rear caliper handbrake lever not against stop

wipers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 95,098 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 87,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,283 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,186 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 73,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,620 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,209 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 60,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

235/45zr17 94y dunlop sp9090.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,370 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,944 miles

Offside Rear 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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LS53 OFA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

LS53 OFA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is LS53 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 OFA shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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