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MC53 DXM

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,614 mi
Last recorded160,614 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DXM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 160,614 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 158,020 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 158,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 151,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 151,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 138,782 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 125,247 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 112,881 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 112,871 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 99,343 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 86,389 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 86,156 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,884 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,556 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 DXM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black 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 DXM, 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 MC53 DXM registered?

MC53 DXM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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