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AT53 CHL

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,457 mi
Last recorded175,457 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 CHL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 175,457 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 3 Oct 2017 163,814 miles

engine noisey

Fail 3 Oct 2017 163,814 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine noisey

Pass 20 Sep 2016 153,807 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all bushers perrished

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 145,032 miles

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

play in steering

Pass 27 Sep 2014 142,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray missing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 139,994 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 137,398 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 129,558 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 28 Sep 2011 129,525 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Sep 2010 117,681 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 108,984 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 100,054 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 85,572 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 67,771 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 67,730 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AT53 CHL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AT53 CHL, 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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AT53 CHL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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