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AO52 YDS

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,854 mi
Last recorded171,854 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 YDS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 171,854 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 171,854 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 162,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 149,400 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 142,173 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 131,190 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 115,891 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine, sill and under body covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 115,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Track rod end ball pin shank loose both (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine, sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,770 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 111,760 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 93,787 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 93,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,845 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,526 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 80,364 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 73,096 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,989 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 65,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 58,748 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 58,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 52,444 miles

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 24 Dec 2009 44,584 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 44,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 37,769 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 30,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 30,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 25,413 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 20,524 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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AO52 YDS is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO52 YDS, 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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AO52 YDS is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is AO52 YDS safe to buy?

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