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AK53 HYY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,873 mi
Last recorded152,873 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 152,873 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2018 146,184 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 146,184 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 145,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 145,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 135,212 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 126,791 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 126,791 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 122,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 115,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2012 115,216 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 108,957 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 108,957 miles

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

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

1/ n/s/r outer side light bulb n/w 2/ o/s h/light aim on lower limit 3/ f/brake discs corroded & lipped 4/ poss lambda fault ( strugle to pass emision test )

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 102,009 miles

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

car liekin oil

Pass 20 Nov 2009 94,280 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 85,571 miles

BOOT LOCK STICKING,FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

Fail 21 Nov 2008 85,391 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Both front upper suspension arm bushes starting to perish

High clutch biting point

Rear pads appear low

Pass 30 Nov 2007 75,000 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 83,113 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 64,379 miles

recommend grease brake pipes

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 HYY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HYY, 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 HYY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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