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AV53 APY

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

238,450 mi
Last recorded238,450 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 APY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 238,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 232,913 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 220,934 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 209,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 196,250 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2017 196,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and on legal limit (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2016 182,265 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 182,137 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Offside front Forwardmost arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Offside front rearmost curved arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2015 164,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 161,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 132,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 132,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 123,753 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 112,195 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 100,409 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 88,288 miles

unable to see full front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Fail 15 May 2009 88,231 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

unable to see full front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes due to undercovers

Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,938 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 1 Aug 2006 64,839 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 APY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV53 APY, 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 APY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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