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MF53 SMU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,058 mi
Last recorded122,058 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 SMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 122,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 113,602 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Repairs have been carried to front suspension sub frame

Slight corrosion on exhaust system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 105,665 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing low on edges

Repairs have been carried to front suspension sub frame

Slight corrosion on exhaust system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 105,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 11 Jun 2014 105,320 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Both rear tyres cut in tread.

EML Light on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 99,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 97,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on (manditory failure as of 1st April 2012)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 97,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on (manditory failure as of 1st April 2012)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Unable to open boot to check boot space

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2012 87,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 87,412 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,882 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 64,864 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,109 miles

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 26 Feb 2007 36,465 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,900 miles

o/s/r tyre slight damage to sidewall.

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 SMU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MF53 SMU, 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 MF53 SMU registered?

MF53 SMU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is MF53 SMU safe to buy?

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