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AK53 TMV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

99,552 mi
Last recorded99,552 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,552 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 98,930 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE -- CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 94,738 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side headlamp lens faded, slightly reducing light out and affect aim, replace ASAP!! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,797 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,579 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,339 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,295 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 88,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 87,484 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 87,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,457 miles

Offside Coolant leak Engine ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 86,453 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Red airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Coolant leak Engine ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,161 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 83,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing perishing on outter edge

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,134 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,146 miles

n/s front inner tyre wall spilt

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,521 miles

front disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,509 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 55,509 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,278 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,120 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 39,716 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 37,642 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,057 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,860 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 TMV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

AK53 TMV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AK53 TMV safe to buy?

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