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AO53 CRV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,333 mi
Last recorded94,333 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CRV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 94,333 miles

Nearside headlamp has water in

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 86,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower shock absorber mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded and weak

Fail 1 Nov 2024 86,226 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower shock absorber mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded and weak

Pass 21 Nov 2023 77,231 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 77,231 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,069 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 64,086 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 64,086 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 55,234 miles

nearside front tyre tread low

Fail 28 Nov 2018 55,234 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,761 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 49,761 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,647 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,360 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres at 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,353 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,535 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,449 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 31,616 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 19,141 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 19,008 miles

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

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

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

in my opion the vehicle driven

Pass 23 Sep 2006 15,697 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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AO53 CRV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CRV, 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 CRV registered?

AO53 CRV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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