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OE53 LRY

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,554 mi
Last recorded74,554 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 LRY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 74,554 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side bushes split/ deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 74,520 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side bushes split/ deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 72,932 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

service brake light is on

Fail 21 Dec 2023 72,932 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

service brake light is on

Pass 30 Dec 2022 68,590 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 66,601 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 65,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 63,952 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 61,563 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 61,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 WORN UNEVENLY (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,904 miles

235/45/17 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 11 Dec 2017 59,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

235/45/17 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,043 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 57,017 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 55,372 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,344 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 45,322 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 41,135 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 38,119 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 32,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear anti roll bar corroded and cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,896 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded and cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,297 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 24,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 24,540 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,560 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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OE53 LRY 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 76%.

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 OE53 LRY, 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 OE53 LRY registered?

OE53 LRY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is OE53 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 LRY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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