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AO53 ZHX

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

157,920 mi
Last recorded157,920 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 ZHX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 157,920 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 157,918 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 152,016 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 146,367 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 140,529 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axel slight leak at diff seal

Pass 1 Mar 2019 133,591 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 133,591 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 126,511 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 117,693 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 108,492 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 108,492 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted

oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2014 95,923 miles

All Front upper suspension arm rubbers deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f brake disc worn (inner edge)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,403 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

engine management light on

front discs corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cuts to inner wall

o/s/f tyre has a cut to tread area

stone chips to screen

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,606 miles

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

front discs corroded

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,411 miles

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,528 miles

brake warning sensor light on

front pads wearing thin

under body trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,895 miles

rear number plate slightly deterioated

stone chips to screen

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,727 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 25,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,170 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 ZHX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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