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AK53 AOF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,041 mi
Last recorded124,041 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AOF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 124,041 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 123,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 117,880 miles

o/s/f track rod end worn

Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,017 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 108,345 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 105,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 101,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,928 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 98,215 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 94,650 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 94,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 90,324 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 90,324 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 84,597 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,761 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 64,755 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 AOF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK53 AOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 AOF registered?

AK53 AOF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is AK53 AOF safe to buy?

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