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CU53 OUW

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,279 mi
Last recorded198,279 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 198,279 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

oil leak engine

Fail 23 Oct 2018 198,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

oil leak engine

park brake @ 18%

Pass 18 Oct 2017 191,440 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2017 191,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 184,446 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2016 184,377 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 177,540 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 171,401 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 154,980 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 151,669 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 141,700 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 141,681 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 121,720 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 101,564 miles

ADVISE FRONT SEAT O/S

ADVISE FRONT WIPERS

Pass 17 Oct 2008 83,588 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,391 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,938 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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CU53 OUW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OUW, 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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CU53 OUW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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