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AV53 EWC

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,953 mi
Last recorded140,953 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 EWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 140,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 140,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front one of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 131,023 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2018 131,023 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2017 121,937 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2017 121,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,084 miles

slight front brake judder

Pass 22 May 2015 99,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 May 2015 99,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2014 88,994 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 88,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 75,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,853 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,929 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 55,199 miles

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front reg plate cracked and insecure

rear reg plate insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,199 miles

front reg plate cracked and insecure

rear reg plate insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,068 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 52,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,183 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,700 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 EWC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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