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AU53 UEC

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,063 mi
Last recorded125,063 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UEC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 125,063 miles

Both front wings slightly corroded

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 119,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 112,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 101,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front and offside front links deteriorating

nearside rear and offside rear coil springs visibillity reduced

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,336 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,597 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 96,390 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pad fixing deteriorated

rear flexible brake hose/ferrules deteriorated/corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,215 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 93,215 miles

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,586 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 86,844 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,396 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,311 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 65,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 65,200 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,466 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 37,789 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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AU53 UEC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AU53 UEC, 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 AU53 UEC registered?

AU53 UEC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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