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AK53 AOX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,804 mi
Last recorded124,804 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AOX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 124,804 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Several minor chips to windscreen.

Fail 12 Mar 2019 124,324 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 119,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both of (2.4.G.2)

both wipers smearing slight

oil level sensor fault

Fail 15 Mar 2018 119,942 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both of (2.4.G.2)

oil level sensor fault

Pass 14 Mar 2017 115,880 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level sensor warning lamp on

Fail 14 Mar 2017 115,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level sensor warning lamp on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 113,195 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 113,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 108,524 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 103,192 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 103,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,045 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 92,833 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,833 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,559 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,123 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,945 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 57,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,294 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,547 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 AOX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AOX, 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 AOX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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