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AK53 EPY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,172 mi
Last recorded161,172 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 EPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 161,172 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 161,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 136,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 131,690 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 128,686 miles

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front upper suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2016 128,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front upper suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2015 123,335 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 113,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 113,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 100,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

o/s/r/i tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Pass 13 May 2013 100,731 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r/i tyre starting to split on inner side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,962 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 89,957 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 76,221 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 76,217 miles

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

FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,406 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,083 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 37,574 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,658 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,262 miles

Front pads very low, discs lipped

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 EPY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EPY, 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 EPY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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