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MC53 AYF

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,218 mi
Last recorded137,218 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 AYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 137,218 miles

offside rear inner position light inop

offside wiper in poor condition

rear tyre treads low

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 18 Mar 2016 126,336 miles

air bag light on

steering play nearside and offside

Fail 18 Mar 2016 126,336 miles

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

air bag light on

steering play nearside and offside

Pass 18 Mar 2015 109,424 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 109,424 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 101,208 miles

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

engine light on

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 27 Jan 2014 101,208 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 3 Aug 2012 94,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,442 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 83,832 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 69,317 miles

exhaust showing age

front brake discs are lipped

front brake pads are low

small chips in screen

Fail 18 Aug 2007 50,515 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on dash

small chips in windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

wipers are smeary

Pass 18 Aug 2007 50,515 miles

air bag light on dash

small chips in windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

wipers are smeary

Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,547 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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MC53 AYF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MC53 AYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MC53 AYF?

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What year was MC53 AYF registered?

MC53 AYF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is MC53 AYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 AYF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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