MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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 door corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust sleeve corroded
rear axle corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
rear axle corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under trays and cover sills fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays and cover sills fitted
Under trays and cover sills fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front disc worn and slight distortion / n/s/r tyre cracking / o/s/f very close to limit.......
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front disc worn and slight distortion / n/s/r tyre cracking / o/s/f very close to limit.......
underbody trim fitted...
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP53 FTJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 FTJ, 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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AP53 FTJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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