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AP53 EVC

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

215,028 mi
Last recorded215,028 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 215,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake just made 16% efficiency

Fail 9 Feb 2019 214,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake just made 16% efficiency

Pass 1 Dec 2017 187,822 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 187,820 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 197,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2016 187,422 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2016 187,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 177,130 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 165,197 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 165,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 150,267 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 150,215 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 132,367 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 117,238 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,684 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 91,660 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 91,617 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 81,725 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 69,373 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 56,318 miles

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

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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AP53 EVC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP53 EVC, 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 AP53 EVC registered?

AP53 EVC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is AP53 EVC safe to buy?

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