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AO53 MVU

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,700 mi
Last recorded62,700 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 MVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 62,700 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,496 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 62,496 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 62,319 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 62,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 61,810 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,610 miles

front brake discs are heavily corroded on inner faces

Fail 2 Sep 2020 61,610 miles

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

front brake discs are heavily corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 61,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,340 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,646 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 54,638 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,771 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 43,766 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 39,208 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,376 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,024 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,794 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,106 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 23,055 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front & rear number plates are water marked

Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,290 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,481 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 MVU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO53 MVU?

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What year was AO53 MVU registered?

AO53 MVU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AO53 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 MVU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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