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EK53 CDZ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,339 mi
Last recorded121,339 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 CDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 121,339 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 121,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 121,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ***strong advise to change*** (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ***strong advise to change*** (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

offside front upper wish bone bushes have slight movement

window screen has various small chips

Pass 14 Sep 2018 113,262 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 113,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 107,948 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 107,948 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror damaged (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 103,615 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,128 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 95,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,868 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 79,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,517 miles

front brake discs are lipped,and offside front brake pads slightly low.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,767 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,858 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,502 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,171 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,919 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,624 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 30,614 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,293 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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EK53 CDZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK53 CDZ, 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 EK53 CDZ registered?

EK53 CDZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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