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MF53 ZBO

2003 Audi A4

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,189 mi
Last recorded130,189 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 ZBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 130,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted rear

Fail 15 Oct 2016 130,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted rear

Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 118,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 118,487 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 114,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 100,351 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 95,257 miles

rear brakes poor, rear brakes slight binding...

Fail 26 Jul 2010 88,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,826 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 67,885 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 52,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 37,880 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 ZBO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF53 ZBO registered?

MF53 ZBO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is MF53 ZBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF53 ZBO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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