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AV53 EWE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,608 mi
Last recorded182,608 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 182,608 miles

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 182,607 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG lamp on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 174,365 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 166,025 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 157,236 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 150,300 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 142,186 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 142,186 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH REAR LAMPS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 134,238 miles

all four tyres cracking and close to 2mm

Pass 6 Aug 2016 126,864 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 117,857 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 106,229 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,250 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 76,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,355 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,926 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,946 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,240 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,875 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,060 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 EWE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EWE, 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 AV53 EWE registered?

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

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