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AO53 UWH

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

289,496 mi
Last recorded289,496 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UWH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 289,496 miles

Driver's seat frame worn

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2022 278,244 miles

Driver's seat frame worn

Front engine mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2021 278,189 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat frame worn.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 267,196 miles

Offside Front Seat frame is worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 254,523 miles

Central exhaust clamp worn and corroded

Offside Front seat frame worn

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 254,523 miles

Central exhaust clamp worn and corroded

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat frame worn

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 242,641 miles

Rear indicators fading in colour

Wear in driver's seat (slight movement)

Pass 30 Nov 2017 229,621 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 214,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres low tread and worn low on inner edges

Fail 30 Nov 2016 214,466 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres low tread and worn low on inner edges

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Dec 2015 201,148 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2015 201,128 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 192,089 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 192,089 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 178,879 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 166,842 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish and crack

centre exhaust box heavily corroded

off side rear indicator starting to fade

Pass 2 Dec 2011 152,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 139,407 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 128,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 128,682 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 117,893 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 102,742 miles

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

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

Screw in tread offside front tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2006 91,694 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 UWH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 UWH, 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 UWH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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