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OE53 LRF

2003 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,965 mi
Last recorded101,965 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi S487,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 LRF
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 101,965 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 101,140 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,851 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 99,850 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 95,516 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 92,797 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 92,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,320 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi-joints leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing bolt insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,574 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,005 miles

oil leak on engine.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted to underside, outer body sills and rear inner wheel arches.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 56,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,470 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,523 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,042 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,178 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 28,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,766 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,866 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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OE53 LRF is a 2003 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2003 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 87,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE53 LRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Audi S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OE53 LRF registered?

OE53 LRF is a 2003 Audi S4, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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