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EX53 ECT

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,864 mi
Last recorded131,864 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ECT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 131,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Can be repaired ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 131,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Can be repaired ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 130,612 miles

Front front number plate cracked

Nearside Front nsf drop link rubber bush has slight play

Rear rear brake discs rusty and thin ( pads ok )

Pass 15 Nov 2016 128,467 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 122,979 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 111,913 miles

both front brake hoses cracked

both front tyres cracked

engine has an air leak

front number plate cracked

pad ilght on dash

Fail 3 Oct 2013 103,627 miles

Front flexies starting to crack

Front reg cracked

Front suspension bushes starting to crack and split

Hazard swicth tempremental

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyres cracked

Wipers split

Pass 3 Oct 2013 103,627 miles

Hazard swicth tempremental

Rear Tyres cracked

Wipers split

Front suspension bushes starting to crack and split

Front flexies starting to crack

Front reg cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,263 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,843 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,377 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

STEEL BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Fail 1 Oct 2009 69,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

STEEL BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISIBLE

Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,493 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,780 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 51,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,278 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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EX53 ECT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX53 ECT, 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 EX53 ECT registered?

EX53 ECT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is EX53 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 ECT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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