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LV53 VCE

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

123,051 mi
Last recorded123,051 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 VCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 123,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 108,949 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 96,599 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 84,813 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,279 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 67,448 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 67,077 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 64,714 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 64,714 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 63,187 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,006 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 58,043 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,973 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 54,226 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 52,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 52,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,799 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 49,799 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 47,540 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,029 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,212 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,032 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 30,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,384 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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LV53 VCE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

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

Is LV53 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 VCE shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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