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AV53 BLK

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

218,596 mi
Last recorded218,596 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 218,596 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 215,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 211,044 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 204,743 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 198,142 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 190,678 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 179,831 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 172,016 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 164,974 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 157,910 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 150,033 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 142,777 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 133,283 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 122,434 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 113,512 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)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 113,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 13 Oct 2010 101,157 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,215 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 57,940 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,650 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 34,645 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)

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 BLK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 BLK registered?

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

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