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MF53 EKK

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,653 mi
Last recorded154,653 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 EKK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 154,653 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side all four upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

multiple chips on screen

under body cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 145,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

multi chip on screen

Fail 23 Mar 2019 145,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

multi chip on screen

Pass 24 Mar 2018 142,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

centre stop lamp very dull

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2018 142,241 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb not very bright (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre stop lamp very dull

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 132,756 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 132,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 126,073 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 121,096 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 114,247 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 106,564 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 100,436 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 93,358 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,719 miles

advise both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

advise off side front tyre outer side wall cut not to cords

advise rear brake pads getting low

Fail 18 Aug 2009 83,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

advise off side front tyre outer side wall cut not to cords

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,086 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,381 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 37,600 miles

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

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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MF53 EKK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MF53 EKK, 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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MF53 EKK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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