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AO53 AFE

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

100,464 mi
Last recorded100,464 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 AFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 100,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,215 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 98,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 94,465 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 90,838 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 90,835 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 86,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2017 84,629 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 84,629 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,475 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 83,471 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,612 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 77,612 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,175 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 70,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,418 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 61,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 56,194 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,194 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,420 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,117 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,172 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,965 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 9 Mar 2009 40,964 miles

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,852 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,110 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 24,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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AO53 AFE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AO53 AFE, 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 AO53 AFE registered?

AO53 AFE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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