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MA53 BDY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,850 mi
Last recorded178,850 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 BDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 178,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 178,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 169,194 miles

all four front upper suspension arm bushes getting perished

both front shocker lower bushes getting worn

front anti roll bar link bushes getting worn

front suspension arm bushes getting perished

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Pass 15 Oct 2013 155,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

n/s/f drop link getting worn

Pass 30 Oct 2012 150,056 miles

airbag lamp on

rear discs worn

Fail 29 Oct 2012 150,056 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

airbag lamp on

rear discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2011 140,622 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 30 Oct 2010 126,779 miles

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

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 2 Nov 2009 115,544 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 115,268 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 98,551 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 95,798 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 71,633 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning lamp on /brake pads ok possible fault

n/s o/s plastic trim fitted to sills

n/s/r door damaged

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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MA53 BDY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA53 BDY, 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 MA53 BDY registered?

MA53 BDY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is MA53 BDY safe to buy?

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