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OE53 LSU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

178,281 mi
Last recorded178,281 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 LSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 178,281 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 172,919 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 170,856 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 170,856 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 161,579 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 153,588 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 149,585 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 141,255 miles

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

heat shield above nearside rear exhaust silencer is insecure.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 128,204 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 116,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 106,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 106,143 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 100,573 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 95,303 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,843 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,824 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,577 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 75,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 75,337 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,441 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Fail 6 Nov 2008 64,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear tyres worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,455 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,764 miles

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

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

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 LSU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LSU, 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 LSU registered?

OE53 LSU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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