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AX53 AEK

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

205,082 mi
Last recorded205,082 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AEK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 May 2019 205,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front-most arm inner bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear-most arm debonded and excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure carcass failure and cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo seems weak.

Engine management light on.

Front Both front wipers split.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, perished and worn low on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, perished and worn smooth on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve perished and split. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn and separated. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm, perished and worn low on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most arm inner bush debonded. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive upper engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm to 3mm, and brake discs corroded. Strong Advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 198,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play becoming excessive (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

condensation in n/s/r lamp

exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 26 May 2018 198,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play becoming excessive (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm , slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

condensation in n/s/r lamp

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 194,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bulb failure light on

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 May 2017 194,737 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine & emission light on (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Bulb failure light on

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 189,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation in rear lamps.

engine management light on.

exhaust joining sleeve corroded.

rear brake pads approx. 3mm

Fail 6 May 2016 189,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth inner edge suspect close to cords. (4.1.E.1)

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

condensation in rear lamps.

engine management light on.

exhaust joining sleeve corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn smooth inner edge.

rear brake pads approx. 3mm

Pass 22 May 2015 179,041 miles

(all) Front suspension top arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Engine light on

N/s/r light lense slightly damaged

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

O/s/f Anti-roll bar link bush deteriorated

exhaust centre section clamp corroded and broken, system still supported

Fail 21 May 2015 179,041 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

(all) Front suspension top arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Engine light on

N/s/r light lense slightly damaged

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

O/s/f Anti-roll bar link bush deteriorated

Rear reg plate slightly loose and deteriorated

Screw in O/s/r tyre

exhaust centre section clamp corroded and broken, system still supported

Pass 23 May 2014 169,624 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine emissions light on

rear lamps full of damp

Fail 22 May 2014 169,602 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine emissions light on

rear lamps full of damp

Pass 17 May 2013 155,825 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2013 155,825 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2012 143,877 miles

Air bag light on

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f shock absorber has a very light misting of oil

n/s/f tyre worn down to 3mm

o/s/f foward most top suspension arm inner bush has debonded (Strong Advise)

o/s/f rear most top suspension arm slightly debonded and perished

Fail 24 May 2012 143,877 miles

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

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

Air bag light on

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f shock absorber has a very light misting of oil

n/s/f tyre worn down to 3mm

o/s/f foward most top suspension arm inner bush has debonded (Strong Advise)

o/s/f rear most top suspension arm slightly debonded and perished

Pass 5 May 2011 130,617 miles

Airbag light on.

Both front wipers are split.

Both rear inner anti roll bar bushes are worn.

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link lower bush separating.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm.

Rear anti roll bar is corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2011 130,524 miles

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

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

Airbag light on.

Both front wipers are split.

Both rear inner anti roll bar bushes are worn.

Close to excessive movement in nearside rear anti roll bar link.Strong advise.

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link lower bush separating.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm.

Rear anti roll bar is corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 116,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 101,539 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 101,276 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in rear light lenses.

o/s/r alloy wheel rim is damaged.

slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 68,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 68,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AEK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 AX53 AEK, 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 AEK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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