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AK53 FRL

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

243,006 mi
Last recorded243,006 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 243,006 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body general corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2019 243,006 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and outer walls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body general corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2018 237,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear handbrake just met efficiency requirements

Fail 21 Aug 2018 237,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear handbrake just met efficiency requirements

Pass 21 Aug 2017 233,192 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 233,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2016 222,104 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 210,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2015 210,835 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2014 201,799 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 183,481 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 163,461 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 143,794 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 124,257 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 103,794 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn appox 50%

Fail 9 Jun 2009 103,791 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn appox 50%

Pass 10 Jun 2008 75,808 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,220 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,765 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge.

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 FRL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FRL, 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 FRL registered?

AK53 FRL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AK53 FRL safe to buy?

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