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CU53 ZPP

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

254,372 mi
Last recorded254,372 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZPP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 254,372 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central heat shield above exhaust silencer loose

Front both front antiroll bar link bushes look worn

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stop rubbers broken

Pass 21 Nov 2017 234,780 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower bushes , both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front corrosion to wing

Offside Front slight dent on inside of wheel

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

Rear both brake hoses perishing

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

engine light staying on

Fail 20 Nov 2017 234,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm which shock absorber bolts to (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower bushes , both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front corrosion to wing

Nearside Front main beam bulb not fitted correct

Offside Front slight dent on inside of wheel

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

Rear both brake hoses perishing

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

engine light staying on

Pass 3 Nov 2016 213,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front signs of rust at rear of sub frame

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven on inside

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both rear shock absorbers damp and bump stops broken

Fail 3 Nov 2016 213,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front signs of rust at rear of sub frame

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven on inside

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both rear shock absorbers damp and bump stops broken

Pass 21 Nov 2015 189,620 miles

Front both front inner bushes on lower suspension arms(rear) have movement

Nearside Front dent on inside of wheel

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear brake hoses starting to fray

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

both front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 18 Nov 2015 189,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front both front inner bushes on lower suspension arms(rear) have movement

Nearside Front dent on inside of wheel

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade split on ends

Rear both rear brake hoses starting to fray

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

both front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 13 Nov 2014 170,027 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Dent on inside of nearside front wheel

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Surface rust around offside front subframe

Fail 12 Nov 2014 170,027 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Dent on inside of nearside front wheel

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Surface rust around offside front subframe

Pass 18 Nov 2013 159,240 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

dent in offside rear wheel rim (inside)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 159,062 miles

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

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

brake fluid looks low

dent in offside rear wheel rim (inside)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 147,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat(seat belt not checked)

covers around center exhaust pipe insecure

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Fail 14 Nov 2012 147,763 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat(seat belt not checked)

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber bump stops broken

small dent in nearside front wheel(inside)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 129,799 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 129,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 108,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 91,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 84,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 76,024 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,417 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 ZPP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZPP, 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 ZPP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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