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LY53 KAU

2003 Audi QUATTRO

Blue Petrol 2144cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,354 mi
Last recorded76,354 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi QUATTRO80,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 KAU
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,144cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 76,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 75,333 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 74,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 72,811 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 72,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,969 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 y xl michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 65,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 y xl michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,144 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 58,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 57,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 54,549 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,711 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,073 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,164 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,442 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,676 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,087 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,833 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 16,178 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2006 8,006 miles

How Reliable is the Audi QUATTRO?

Based on 20,748 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
919
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 471
position lamp(s) not working 471
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 444
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 416
Headlamp aim too low 389
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LY53 KAU is a 2003 Audi QUATTRO in Blue with a 2,144cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 80,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi QUATTRO fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 471 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY53 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi QUATTRO typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 23 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY53 KAU registered?

LY53 KAU is a 2003 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is LY53 KAU safe to buy?

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