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AV53 OKU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,817 mi
Last recorded99,817 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 99,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm, wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coolant bottle cracked?

Fail 14 May 2018 99,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm, wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front headlamp has a bolt missing from bottom bracket but secure when bonnet shut

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

coolant bottle cracked?

Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,016 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,511 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,752 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 75,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,700 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 69,671 miles

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

n/s/f brake slight drag

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 62,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2011 53,389 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,671 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,715 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has cracking in tread

Fail 15 Sep 2009 35,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres heve cracking in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,949 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread left

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,475 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 14,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OKU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OKU, 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 OKU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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