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HV53 OPM

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,398 mi
Last recorded154,398 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 154,398 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 154,398 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 143,403 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 131,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 128,595 miles

Offside Rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2015 125,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust has leak from front pipe /cat

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs have some wear and corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2015 124,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked with white chalk (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked with white chalk (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust has leak from front pipe /cat

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs have some wear and corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 120,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear and slight corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2013 115,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2012 112,283 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 103,261 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 103,261 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 90,635 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,238 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 54,238 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,525 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 OPM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV53 OPM, 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 OPM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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