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AO53 WHD

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,871 mi
Last recorded89,871 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WHD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 89,871 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 88,368 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 88,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 79,298 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 76,025 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 73,909 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 Jul 2020 73,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,492 miles

All Tyres cracking

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 71,492 miles

All Tyres cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 66,257 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)

both rear tyres tread tracking

Fail 18 Feb 2017 66,257 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres tread tracking

Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,060 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,503 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,592 miles

Front wipers smear but meet MOT requirements

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 52,591 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front wipers smear but meet MOT requirements

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,634 miles

sticker on n/s of screen encroches swept area but doesn't seriously affect view of the road

Fail 29 Mar 2011 48,029 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,029 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,446 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,371 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 42,371 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,747 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,746 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,403 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 WHD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WHD, 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 WHD registered?

AO53 WHD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is AO53 WHD safe to buy?

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