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AM53 AYD

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,761 mi
Last recorded207,761 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 AYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 207,761 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 207,761 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 187,577 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 178,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 178,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 176,732 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 169,041 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 161,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside rear indicator discoloured:- recommend new bulb.

Pass 2 May 2012 161,496 miles

offside rear indicator discoloured:- recommend new bulb.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 153,445 miles

1) tyres 235 40 18 2) FRONT AND REAR TYRES ALL CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 3) rear brake pads look low req closer inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2010 137,858 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 137,858 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 122,088 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 103,407 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 79,426 miles

Cambelt due at 80k.

Fail 14 Feb 2007 79,426 miles

Cambelt due at 80k.

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

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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AM53 AYD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AM53 AYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM53 AYD registered?

AM53 AYD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is AM53 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 AYD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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