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HG53 VYM

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,634 mi
Last recorded180,634 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 VYM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 180,634 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member under radiator next to engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play front ball joint of the two joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear offside & nearside, flexi brake hoses, are both slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2017 165,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 154,252 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 154,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 144,493 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 144,493 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 134,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 123,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 113,104 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 113,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 103,044 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 96,684 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 96,684 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 90,255 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 84,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 84,012 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,595 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 64,755 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 64,748 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)

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

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 VYM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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