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AX53 ADV

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,632 mi
Last recorded159,632 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 ADV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 159,632 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 159,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward lower control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 155,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 155,248 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 146,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover partially unclipped. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 139,023 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 138,937 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 132,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 131,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 130,143 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake cable mountings broken.

Fail 10 Oct 2019 130,143 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake cable mountings broken.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 124,866 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated slightly.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,729 miles

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated close to limits.

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Nearside front top rear suspension arm ball joint worn close to limits.

Rear gearbox cross member damaged on the o/s

Slight corrosion around rear coil spring cups.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 112,484 miles

2) Nearside front upper front suspension arm bush worn close to limit

4) Both rear tyres perished slightly in tread

4) Centre exhaust clamps corroded

Offside rear brake hose to caliper joint deteriorated

Offside rear indicator bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Oct 2015 105,171 miles

5) Both front upper rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 91,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted to both outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,455 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,727 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,052 miles

(6) Rear No plate deteriorated close to limit.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,276 miles

(6) Offside front fog lamp glass damaged.

(7) Rear No plate deteriorated slightly.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 39,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,067 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AX53 ADV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX53 ADV, 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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AX53 ADV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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