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MA53 HFN

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,069 mi
Last recorded192,069 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 HFN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 192,069 miles

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

dif oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2017 192,069 miles

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

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

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

dif oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2016 173,826 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres slightly worn inner sides

Pass 20 Feb 2015 158,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 158,675 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2014 149,367 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 142,903 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 142,903 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on.

Fail 17 Mar 2012 133,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 133,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 118,694 miles

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

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

near side front brake reading slightly fluctuating

Pass 19 Jan 2010 101,382 miles

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

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Fail 16 Jan 2010 101,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

off side front track rod end gaitor split.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 88,041 miles

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

engine and body covers fitted full inspection restricted

rear indicators slightly discoloured

x2 Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Dec 2008 87,978 miles

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

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

engine and body covers fitted full inspection restricted

engine management light on

rear indicators slightly discoloured

x2 Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2007 76,318 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 58,104 miles

full inspection restricted due to engine covers fitted

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 HFN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MA53 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

MA53 HFN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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