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EX53 UTZ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,849 mi
Last recorded196,849 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 196,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 196,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 194,996 miles

Blue smoke coming out from exhaust.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 194,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2014 175,582 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 154,375 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 154,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML LIGHT ON.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 128,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 105,780 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 105,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 36,120 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 30,843 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,843 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,857 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 UTZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EX53 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

EX53 UTZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is EX53 UTZ safe to buy?

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