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AV53 YYP

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

248,437 mi
Last recorded248,437 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 248,437 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 242,305 miles

both front arm bushes soft

Fail 16 Apr 2018 242,305 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 242,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn very badly inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2017 230,303 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 Apr 2017 230,303 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 225,904 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 225,904 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 215,656 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 208,552 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 198,629 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 198,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 187,972 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 187,972 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine management light on.

engine under tray not secure.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 179,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 168,112 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front discs very lipped but pads ok

rear discs very lipped but pads ok

Fail 14 Sep 2010 167,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs very lipped but pads ok

rear discs very lipped but pads ok

Pass 27 Aug 2009 149,493 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 125,148 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 102,983 miles

advise both front tyres close to legal limits

Fail 15 Aug 2007 102,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,332 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 YYP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YYP, 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 YYP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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