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MD53 YXA

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,803 mi
Last recorded128,803 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 YXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 128,803 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 125,965 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 125,964 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury osf wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 122,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 122,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension component fractured Knuckle upper ball joint pinch bolt hole. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 122,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 119,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 114,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 107,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 101,170 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,288 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 85,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 80,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,113 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 75,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,896 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,348 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,600 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 35,551 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,482 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,933 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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MD53 YXA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MD53 YXA, 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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MD53 YXA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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