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CU53 ZPB

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,603 mi
Last recorded156,603 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZPB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 156,603 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed all (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 156,603 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed all (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 142,012 miles

Front and rear flexible brake hoses perrishing

Offside rear shock absorber cover adrift

Fail 26 Jun 2017 142,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front and rear flexible brake hoses perrishing

Offside rear shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 27 Jun 2016 133,925 miles

Offside front and rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating

Offside rear shock cover adrift

Fail 27 Jun 2016 133,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Skid light linked to abs (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front and rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating

Offside rear shock cover adrift

Pass 25 Jun 2015 124,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 124,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 119,122 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 113,667 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 110,061 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 102,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 99,839 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 99,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 95,857 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 90,258 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 90,258 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 83,767 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,850 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 ZPB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CU53 ZPB, 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 ZPB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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