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CU53 OCR

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,288 mi
Last recorded123,288 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OCR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 123,288 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 Jul 2023 123,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F tyre worn on edge

Possible wrong bulb fitted on N/S/R sidelight

Pass 8 Jul 2022 120,321 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 117,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 114,924 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 114,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,428 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 107,770 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 102,528 miles

engine light on

Fail 7 Aug 2017 102,528 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,142 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR and OSR (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and OSF worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 101,142 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR and OSR 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR and OSR (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF and OSF worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,340 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 97,761 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jul 2012 92,293 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 92,293 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 83,920 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,938 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 71,352 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,278 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 50,442 miles

slight lift n/s/f front bottom joint

Fail 21 Nov 2006 50,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

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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CU53 OCR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU53 OCR, 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 CU53 OCR registered?

CU53 OCR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is CU53 OCR safe to buy?

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