CarVerify

Free Car Check

LV53 VBM

2003 Audi S4 Avant

Black Petrol 4172cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,199 mi
Last recorded122,199 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S4 Avant95,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 VBM
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 122,199 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 119,899 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 117,741 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,370 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 110,370 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 102,470 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,166 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,261 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,978 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,504 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,759 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,716 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 64,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,525 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 58,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2011 58,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,034 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 42,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,275 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,552 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,870 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
Full Audi S4 Avant reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LV53 VBM is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV53 VBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV53 VBM?

You can check the full history of LV53 VBM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV53 VBM registered?

LV53 VBM is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is LV53 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 VBM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV53 VBM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LV53 VBM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.