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LS53 OHC

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

224,700 mi
Last recorded224,700 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 OHC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 224,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 222,134 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 218,214 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 218,212 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 215,648 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and tread 2 mm

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear trye worn inner and outer shoulders and tread 3 mm

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not cheeked

Fail 18 Mar 2020 215,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and tread 2 mm

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear trye worn inner and outer shoulders and tread 3 mm

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not cheeked

Pass 14 Mar 2019 211,925 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and tread 3mm

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and tread 3mm

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

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 12 Mar 2019 211,925 miles

Emissions not tested ex smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and tread 3mm

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and tread 3mm

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 23 Mar 2018 204,730 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 194,429 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 183,617 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 175,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 166,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 157,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 13 Feb 2012 149,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2011 139,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 139,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 137,286 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 127,097 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 118,156 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 118,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 106,311 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 OHC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 OHC, 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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LS53 OHC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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