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HG53 TMY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,794 mi
Last recorded139,794 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 TMY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 139,794 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 139,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm w(chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 133,031 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 124,590 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,269 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 115,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 114,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,024 miles

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

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

all four upper suspension arm bushes splitting and slight movement

emwl on dash

o/s/r number plate bulb dim

Fail 21 Apr 2015 111,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

all four upper suspension arm bushes splitting and slight movement

emwl on dash

o/s/r number plate bulb dim

Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 106,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 102,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 102,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,334 miles

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

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

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

all brake pads wearing thin

engine oil level low

front and rear brake discs quite worn /in poor condition

outer rear position bulbs missing from both rear lights

tyre pressures were all low - set prior to test

Fail 12 Apr 2011 85,051 miles

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

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

front and rear numberplates deteriorating

oil at minimum level

several small stonechips in windscreen

wipers deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2011 85,051 miles

front and rear numberplates deteriorating

oil at minimum level

several small stonechips in windscreen

wipers deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2010 76,525 miles

front and rear numberplates deteriorating

oil level near minimum

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,896 miles

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

Offside rear brakes binding slightly.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 56,560 miles

all brake discs becoming worn and lipped

Pass 26 Oct 2006 42,949 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 TMY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG53 TMY, 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 TMY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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