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LT53 HXV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,063 mi
Last recorded127,063 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 127,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 127,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail front arm, outer ball joint nut incorrect type (no washer) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall scuffed/damaged (been run on flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 125,845 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 125,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 124,727 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 123,460 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 122,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 121,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 116,261 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 108,647 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,687 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,269 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,126 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 89,126 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 88,179 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Apr 2011 85,975 miles

sills and underbody coverd with plastic

Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,185 miles

UNABLE TO TEST UNDERBODY AND SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,748 miles

UNABLE TO TEST UNDERBODY AND SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,199 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,065 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 69,193 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 69,193 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front 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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LT53 HXV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT53 HXV, 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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LT53 HXV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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