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HG53 CCO

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,776 mi
Last recorded148,776 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 CCO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 148,776 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 148,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 134,515 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 134,403 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 121,772 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 121,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Excessive play in steering rack arm. (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 115,534 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 115,533 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 110,980 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 110,980 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 105,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

near side front and off side front track rod ends have slight play at fixing point

stone chip in near side front winscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 98,182 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn inner edges- check wheel allignment

Fail 28 Sep 2011 92,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges - check wheel alignment

Pass 28 Sep 2011 92,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges - check wheel alignment

Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 62,553 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Oct 2008 62,553 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,563 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,597 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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HG53 CCO 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 61.9%.

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 HG53 CCO, 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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HG53 CCO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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