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AX53 HSA

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

187,978 mi
Last recorded187,978 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HSA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 187,978 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 183,329 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 174,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 164,487 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2018 151,931 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 9 Aug 2017 139,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 126,483 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 117,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 111,472 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 111,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre has cut on sidewall but not deep enough to see ply/ cord

Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,901 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 87,692 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 82,043 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,072 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,926 miles

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

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

rear anti roll bar collars split

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,671 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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AX53 HSA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HSA, 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 AX53 HSA registered?

AX53 HSA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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