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MK53 WFX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,844 mi
Last recorded160,844 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 160,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

brake servo operation slightly impaired

Pass 2 Jun 2020 154,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 154,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 148,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 148,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 143,219 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 140,342 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 137,339 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake cable casing deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 133,991 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2015 133,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 130,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 124,335 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 124,332 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 3 May 2012 112,547 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 112,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no engine oil

Pass 27 Apr 2011 99,734 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,451 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 87,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,740 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,434 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,470 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,849 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 WFX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MK53 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

MK53 WFX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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