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AV53 AOR

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

233,037 mi
Last recorded233,037 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AOR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 233,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 229,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 226,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 226,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 221,468 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 216,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2021 208,928 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 203,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 203,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 192,853 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 184,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 175,206 miles

Rear slight bind n/s & o/s brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2016 166,195 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links deteriorated.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 6 May 2015 153,632 miles

Nearside front brake has slight bind.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 13,519 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 139,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 130,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 130,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 125,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear brakes binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2012 125,143 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear brakes binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 116,121 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 107,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 96,248 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 84,900 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 68,801 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Aug 2006 52,435 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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AV53 AOR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 AV53 AOR, 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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AV53 AOR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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