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AO53 CSF

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,528 mi
Last recorded210,528 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 CSF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 210,528 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake servo feels slightly weak

eml light on

nsf tyre very slight wear inner edge

nsr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2020 206,325 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 206,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 204,340 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 193,788 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 193,477 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2015 181,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 169,620 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 161,381 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 161,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 148,891 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 148,891 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 130,900 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 120,874 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 120,874 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 107,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 92,409 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 82,127 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2006 74,272 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 74,241 miles

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

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

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

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 CSF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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