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AF53 PBO

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,345 mi
Last recorded185,345 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 185,345 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 185,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 183,088 miles

Front subframe corroded.

N/s/r light lens corroded.

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 181,084 miles

Center exhaust box corroded.

Front subframe corroded.

N/s/r light lens cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 181,058 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Center exhaust box corroded.

Front subframe corroded.

N/s/r light lens cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 178,337 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 178,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre box corroded

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2019 176,597 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded.

N/s/r light lens has a crack in it no sign of white light.

slight sign of oil leak from engine area.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 173,064 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2018 173,063 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 163,607 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 148,720 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

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

Offside headlamp has slight condensation but not reducing light output

Pass 4 Sep 2015 135,184 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 135,167 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 124,329 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 105,465 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 105,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 90,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 90,981 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,497 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 47,894 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,894 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,450 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,741 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,995 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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AF53 PBO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF53 PBO, 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.

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AF53 PBO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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