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AK53 WRT

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,380 mi
Last recorded195,380 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WRT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 195,380 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 195,378 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 193,711 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 192,276 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 192,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 188,399 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2022 181,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 173,485 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 164,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 159,899 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are scored on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 159,899 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are scored on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 159,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 156,184 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 156,176 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 149,417 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 149,417 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 138,473 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 138,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 125,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 115,374 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 106,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 95,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 95,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,174 miles

Front brake discs are worn

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 9 Oct 2009 74,377 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,939 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,171 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 45,049 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,252 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 34,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 WRT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc 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 WRT, 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 WRT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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