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EK53 URN

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,757 mi
Last recorded65,757 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 URN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 65,757 miles

Central Rear Rear subframe corroded .

Pass 12 Feb 2026 64,849 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 58,342 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 10 Feb 2025 58,340 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 25 Sep 2024 58,182 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2021 54,372 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

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

under body surface rust on suspension parts

Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,684 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 52,223 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing broken (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror casing broken

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

suspension and braking components rusty

Fail 23 May 2017 52,221 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing broken (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror casing broken

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

parking brake performance only 17%

suspension and braking components rusty

Pass 23 May 2016 50,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror casing broken

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 49,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,434 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 45,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 29 Aug 2012 45,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,231 miles

strong advise wear to both rear tyres on inner edges close to legal limits

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,892 miles

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,389 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,267 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 12,225 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 URN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK53 URN, 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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EK53 URN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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