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EA53 EBM

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

186,727 mi
Last recorded186,727 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 EBM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 186,727 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 186,726 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brakes to dangerous to test due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 171,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 156,244 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 150,167 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 134,204 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 125,493 miles

all 4 top suspension arms, rear bushes are perished and splitting

both front brake flexible hoses are perished and cracking up

Fail 6 Jun 2018 125,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all 4 top suspension arms, rear bushes are perished and splitting

both front brake flexible hoses are perished and cracking up

Pass 8 Jun 2017 118,008 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cutting out on outer edge / o/s/r tyre 2.8mm / front drop link bushes wearing

Pass 27 May 2016 110,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 101,755 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 94,524 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 1 Jun 2013 88,911 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,512 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,251 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2009 64,772 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 59,763 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,587 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,535 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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EA53 EBM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA53 EBM, 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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EA53 EBM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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