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AO53 CRF

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,667 mi
Last recorded160,667 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CRF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 160,667 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 156,185 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 151,931 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 147,992 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2017 147,840 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 134,459 miles

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 134,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 118,167 miles

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2014 118,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2013 110,405 miles

front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 30 Aug 2012 100,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre close to limit

Fail 30 Aug 2012 100,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr tyre close to limit

Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2010 86,830 miles

O/S REAR TYRE BALD ON EDGES

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,032 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 58,032 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,758 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 43,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front two tyres are a different size than rear two tyres

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,671 miles

slight discolouration of rear number plate

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 CRF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO53 CRF, 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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AO53 CRF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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