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AK53 WRN

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,721 mi
Last recorded62,721 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WRN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 62,721 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 62,673 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 59,267 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 59,267 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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edge /perish and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 56,581 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 56,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 53,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 52,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 51,815 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,885 miles

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

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned gap between steering arm and pin collar. (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 50,876 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left and right. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned gap between steering arm and pin collar. (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 49,000 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s unions, into flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,532 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 47,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,229 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 44,986 miles

engine cover fitted

slight brake bind rear brakes

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 44,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

slight brake bind rear brakes

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 43,768 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2014 43,768 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,988 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 40,982 miles

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

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

All brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,375 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 38,375 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,204 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,109 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 32,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,971 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,519 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 15,592 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 WRN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRN, 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 WRN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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