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CE53 PDZ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,966 mi
Last recorded128,966 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 PDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 128,966 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front track rod end inner bushes starting to wear

rear suspension mountings and components corroding

small chip in auxilliary drive belt tensioner pulley

Fail 3 Dec 2020 128,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front track rod end inner bushes starting to wear

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear suspension mountings and components corroding

small chip in auxilliary drive belt tensioner pulley

Pass 15 Nov 2019 126,882 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front track rod end inner bushes starting to wear

rear suspension mountings and components corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2019 126,879 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front track rod end inner bushes starting to wear

offside rear brake flexi hose top mounting missing

rear suspension mountings and components corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2018 123,626 miles

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

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 123,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 119,730 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 119,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 112,597 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ,,,,edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 112,597 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ,,,,edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 105,118 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,938 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 96,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 89,335 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 84,283 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 76,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 67,308 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 58,210 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,069 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 42,069 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,991 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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CE53 PDZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CE53 PDZ, 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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CE53 PDZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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