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HV53 HWY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

231,182 mi
Last recorded231,182 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 HWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 231,182 miles

centre exhaust corroding

plastic covers over sills +underbody obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2025 227,542 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2025 227,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2024 222,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2023 214,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2023 214,894 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2022 209,852 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2021 205,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2020 201,728 miles

Centre exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2020 201,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2019 197,451 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 197,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 191,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 191,311 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 185,146 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2016 178,927 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 178,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 167,923 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 157,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2013 147,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 138,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2012 138,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 128,340 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 128,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 117,565 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 108,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2009 108,449 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2008 97,465 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 84,957 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 74,130 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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HV53 HWY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV53 HWY, 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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HV53 HWY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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