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AF53 YCE

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,803 mi
Last recorded170,803 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 170,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 170,252 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 170,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 168,507 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 164,085 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 161,214 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 155,705 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 155,705 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 144,820 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 141,090 miles

Vehicle suspension has been modified/lowered

Fail 4 Jun 2015 141,089 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle suspension has been modified/lowered

Pass 13 Jun 2014 136,074 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 29 May 2014 136,058 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 131,164 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 126,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2010 120,974 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 115,656 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 100,129 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 100,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,344 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,072 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 YCE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

Is AF53 YCE safe to buy?

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