MOT Status
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171,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner constant velocity boot has cut
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner constant velocity boot has cut
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Front Inner constant velocity boot cut no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Maybe tracking needed
Offside Front Inner constant velocity boot has cut
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (adjusted) (1.8)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (adjusted) (1.8)
Offside Rear Slight split in side wall
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 APV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 APV, 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 APV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2003.
Is AK53 APV safe to buy?
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