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AO53 PLU

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,706 mi
Last recorded80,706 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 PLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 80,703 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,206 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 78,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,961 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 74,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,685 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 68,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,631 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,724 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 59,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,906 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,498 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,894 miles

slight corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

slight wear on both rear brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,081 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,435 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,354 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 PLU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

AO53 PLU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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