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AK53 APF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,077 mi
Last recorded120,077 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 120,077 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 120,077 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 113,150 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 107,103 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 98,038 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 91,579 miles

Engine has an oil leak!!

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F and both rear tyres have slight stepping wear

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 91,579 miles

Engine has an oil leak!!

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

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

O/S/F and both rear tyres have slight stepping wear

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,730 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 79,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,352 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak!

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R Tyre has slight perishing between the outside tread!

Pass 1 May 2009 59,776 miles

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

front tyres wearing low inner edge.

rear brake discs rusty due to standing.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,327 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 51,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,198 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 40,198 miles

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 APF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 APF, 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 APF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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