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AG53 ZGB

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,537 mi
Last recorded185,537 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZGB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 185,537 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 171,172 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 20 Oct 2016 171,077 miles

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

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

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 157,126 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 157,097 miles

Rear fog lamp not working flashes then out (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 142,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 142,301 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 131,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front anti-roll bar link bush perished

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm (legal limit), wearing outer edge

offside front tyre on 3mm

slight engine vibration

slight rust lip on both rear brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2012 119,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

near side front brake slightly holding on

Fail 19 Oct 2012 119,214 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

near side front brake slightly holding on

Fail 11 Oct 2011 109,070 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 109,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 97,113 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 85,720 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,910 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 55,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

signs of offside rear brake being HOT

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,193 miles

Front Tyres Getting Low On Tread.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,902 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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AG53 ZGB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AG53 ZGB, 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 AG53 ZGB registered?

AG53 ZGB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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