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AV53 HVU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

188,739 mi
Last recorded188,739 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 188,739 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 185,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 181,141 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 180,975 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 177,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 173,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and damaged on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

middle box bracket broken

Pass 7 Dec 2020 167,307 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 161,303 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 161,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 151,688 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 142,790 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 134,759 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 127,097 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 116,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 106,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 106,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,074 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 86,316 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 1 Dec 2010 76,493 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 67,105 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,226 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 47,781 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,303 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 39,303 miles

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)

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 24 Jul 2006 36,112 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 HVU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

AV53 HVU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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