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LV53 DFL

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,132 mi
Last recorded99,132 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 DFL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 99,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 99,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 87,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,484 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 81,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 69,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,227 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,275 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,507 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

The engine has a lower cover fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 56,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

The engine has a lower cover fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 54,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,228 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,407 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,178 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,777 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,958 miles

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,439 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,298 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,297 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 30 Oct 2006 18,940 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 18,859 miles

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

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

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

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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LV53 DFL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV53 DFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV53 DFL registered?

LV53 DFL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is LV53 DFL safe to buy?

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