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AO53 YLX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,466 mi
Last recorded189,466 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 189,466 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 180,306 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 169,284 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of underside components

Pass 17 May 2016 160,706 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 152,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 149,163 miles

tyre ,pads

Pass 19 Mar 2013 140,170 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 140,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 130,142 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 130,142 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 119,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 115,240 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Both sides front tyres wearing uneven and close to tread wear indicators

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

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

Rear brake discs getting worn and suspect pads getting low

Fail 20 Oct 2010 115,098 miles

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

Both front wiper blades split

Both sides front tyres wearing uneven and close to tread wear indicators

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

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

Rear brake discs getting worn and suspect pads getting low

Pass 20 Oct 2009 104,716 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 96,792 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)

n/s front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Fail 21 Oct 2008 96,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre sidewall scrubbed

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 22 Oct 2007 89,535 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 82,751 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 YLX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

AO53 YLX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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