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AK53 AZG

2003 Audi A4

Gold Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,540 mi
Last recorded128,540 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AZG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 128,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

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

both front tyres bald on edges

diesel smell under bonnet and damp

Fail 11 Jun 2019 128,531 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (D) bush clamps loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

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

both front tyres bald on edges

diesel smell under bonnet and damp

engine light on

Pass 11 Jun 2018 118,782 miles

Offside Front seat base worn

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))

diesel pipes damp

Fail 8 Jun 2018 118,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat base worn

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))

diesel pipes damp

Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,412 miles

all suspension bushes perished

Fail 1 Jun 2017 110,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edges and on limit

Offside Front seat base worn

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension bushes perished

anti roll bar bushes perished

diesel pipes damp

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 4 May 2016 101,078 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 93,774 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 91,615 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,055 miles

nearside front tyre split side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2012 81,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,785 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 72,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 72,132 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,464 miles

O/s front and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,706 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 57,399 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 AZG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Gold with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AZG, 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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What year was AK53 AZG registered?

AK53 AZG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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