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MF53 VNT

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,351 mi
Last recorded177,351 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 VNT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 177,351 miles

oil under engine but not excessive

Pass 21 Nov 2018 158,007 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 146,369 miles

front suspension aems have some rubbers getting perished but still meet mot limits

Fail 18 Nov 2017 146,365 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front suspension aems have some rubbers getting perished but still meet mot limits

Pass 7 Nov 2016 144,595 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 145,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 138,433 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 129,324 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 116,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 101,886 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 101,855 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 100,549 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 100,549 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 86,524 miles

advice only nearside wiper blade only has temporary fixing to arm

Fail 8 Oct 2008 73,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 73,425 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 60,900 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,852 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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MF53 VNT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

MF53 VNT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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