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AK53 ZBU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,711 mi
Last recorded206,711 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 206,711 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 198,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front window n/w

Pass 7 Nov 2018 187,689 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 175,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pad warning light on

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Nov 2017 175,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2016 161,954 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Nov 2016 161,954 miles

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

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

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

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2015 149,869 miles

engine under covers fitted

plastic over sills fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 135,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2013 125,536 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 125,536 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 107,504 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 92,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear suspension rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,725 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,249 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,100 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,940 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,770 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 ZBU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

AK53 ZBU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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