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AK53 ANV

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,042 mi
Last recorded177,042 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ANV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 177,042 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 177,040 miles

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both front (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 165,398 miles

Engine covers and under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Both offside and front nearside upper suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated but not causing excessive movement

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 165,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers and under body panels fitted obscuring view of some components

Front All four upper suspension arms, inner bushes are deteriorated but not causing excessive free play

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 155,356 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 155,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 143,300 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 131,912 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 122,571 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 116,201 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 109,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 102,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 94,716 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 87,983 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 80,352 miles

nearside and offside front tyre outside treads wearing low.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,038 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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AK53 ANV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK53 ANV, 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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AK53 ANV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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