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AF53 WEA

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,861 mi
Last recorded162,861 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 162,861 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 160,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bush-as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bush-as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All 4 tyres worn on edges/close to legal limit

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arms both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arms both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 136,391 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 122,511 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 117,797 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 116,752 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 116,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 115,884 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 115,884 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 114,752 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 114,021 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 114,021 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 90,869 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 86,639 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,962 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 78,884 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 WEA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WEA, 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 WEA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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