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LT53 YHW

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

146,724 mi
Last recorded146,724 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 YHW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 146,724 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 146,041 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 140,427 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops perished

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 28 May 2024 140,427 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops perished

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 135,341 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front upper suspension arms, inner bushes slightly perished X4

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 135,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front upper suspension arms inner bushes slightly perished X4

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front, lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front, lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 134,809 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 134,809 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 132,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 129,753 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 125,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 120,169 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 16 May 2016 112,187 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 112,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 106,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 106,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on edges

nearside front brake hose cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2014 102,570 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 102,570 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 95,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,283 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 88,296 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,713 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 85,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake pads getting low

stonechips in zone B of windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2010 74,593 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,044 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 63,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,515 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,169 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,488 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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LT53 YHW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 LT53 YHW, 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 YHW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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