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MK53 CTO

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

156,908 mi
Last recorded156,908 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 CTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 156,908 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 156,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 152,840 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 150,802 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 144,043 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

steering rack feels slightly notchy when vehicle is jacked up

Fail 4 May 2022 144,043 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

steering rack feels slightly notchy when vehicle is jacked up

Pass 8 Oct 2020 139,986 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 139,986 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 139,581 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 134,813 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 125,211 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn bald on inner and outer tread

Pass 10 Sep 2016 122,805 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2015 118,254 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 113,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 109,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front bumper has some damage

Pass 16 Aug 2012 105,176 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2012 105,176 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

front wiper blades have split ends

Pass 1 Jul 2011 98,425 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 98,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 91,887 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 91,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 83,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,257 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 60,159 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,804 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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MK53 CTO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MK53 CTO, 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 MK53 CTO registered?

MK53 CTO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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