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AO53 WGY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,353 mi
Last recorded193,353 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 193,353 miles

various suspension bushes starting to deterioate

Pass 21 Nov 2019 175,192 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 175,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 170,519 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 167,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

crack in screen

Fail 10 May 2018 167,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm+wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

crack in screen

Pass 23 Feb 2017 149,889 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 149,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 135,783 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 121,155 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 108,198 miles

Both rear bump stops worn

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 108,198 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear bump stops worn

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 96,436 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cutting on inner and outer edge of tread pattern

offside rear bump stop deteriated

Fail 23 Nov 2012 96,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cutting on inner and outer edge of tread pattern

offside rear bump stop deteriated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,959 miles

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

rear anti roll bar lock rings brocken

Pass 12 Oct 2010 83,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 68,073 miles

both front tyre treads less than 3mm

n/s rear tyre tread approx 2mm

Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,968 miles

front and rear number plates started to deteriorate

Fail 5 Nov 2008 58,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plates started to deteriorate

Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,772 miles

both nearside tyres on limit

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 WGY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue 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 WGY, 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 WGY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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