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AO53 UWX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

263,378 mi
Last recorded263,378 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UWX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 263,378 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 248,609 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 248,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 235,033 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 226,150 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 212,275 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 212,275 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 206,412 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 206,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 180,296 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 153,387 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 153,015 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 129,215 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 101,729 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 101,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 87,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 63,844 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 UWX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

AO53 UWX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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