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MK53 CTV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,434 mi
Last recorded182,434 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 CTV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 182,434 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 182,434 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 161,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 155,976 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 150,332 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 143,649 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 137,882 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 132,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 124,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 124,917 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 105,288 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 99,354 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 84,044 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 70,350 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 70,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,094 miles

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

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 CTV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CTV, 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 CTV registered?

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

Is MK53 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 CTV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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