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LS53 OHB

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,827 mi
Last recorded195,827 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 195,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wet inside! (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damp inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 191,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 184,189 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 179,139 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 176,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 171,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 167,326 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 167,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 161,032 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 161,032 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 151,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 143,808 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 134,369 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 126,138 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 115,215 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 101,309 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 96,527 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 96,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 93,819 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 80,153 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 57,852 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 OHB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OHB, 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 OHB registered?

LS53 OHB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is LS53 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 OHB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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