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EK53 YXU

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,608 mi
Last recorded167,608 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 167,608 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 154,674 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 154,666 miles

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 150,520 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 150,520 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 150,520 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 144,581 miles

(handbrake travel)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 142,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 140,450 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 140,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 138,259 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 138,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 128,846 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 117,928 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,854 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,708 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,980 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,390 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,156 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,979 miles

front inner brake pads very low

Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,706 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,514 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 YXU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 YXU registered?

EK53 YXU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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