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HG53 EWE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,927 mi
Last recorded117,927 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 EWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 117,927 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays

Nearside Rear Tyre has screw in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2017 107,128 miles

Both offside tyres and nearside front tyre are all on 1.6mm

Child seats fitted to rear but able to fully test all adult belts time of test

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 107,128 miles

Both offside tyres and nearside front tyre are all on 1.6mm

Child seats fitted to rear but able to fully test all adult belts time of test

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted to rear unable to test both rear adult belts time of test

undertrays

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (1.6mm +badly worn on inner edge)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 88,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm +badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays

Fail 3 Jan 2015 73,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 3 Jan 2015 73,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear numberplate loose but secure at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 11 Dec 2013 64,641 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear numberplate loose but secure at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches, outer sills and covering the floorpan unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 15 Dec 2012 57,993 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag warning light on

Fail 15 Dec 2012 57,993 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag warning light on

Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,626 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 42,538 miles

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

airbag warning light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,090 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 27,477 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 17,817 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 13,346 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 EWE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EWE, 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 HG53 EWE registered?

HG53 EWE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is HG53 EWE safe to buy?

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