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AF53 WDU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,223 mi
Last recorded125,223 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 125,223 miles

Front brake discs worn and cororded

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2022 117,400 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 117,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 111,398 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 102,062 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 101,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 92,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,421 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16w. nail close to outer edge ()

all suspension bushes starting to detiorate

inner edges of front tyres wearing

slight body damage

underbody suspension steering and brake parts have surface rust

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,471 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 77,471 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,411 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,756 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,344 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,313 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,642 miles

small wear on rear tyres on outside edges

Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,841 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,460 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 42,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,133 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,012 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,735 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 WDU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF53 WDU, 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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What year was AF53 WDU registered?

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

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