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MK53 WTE

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,150 mi
Last recorded171,150 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 171,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 169,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 164,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 164,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 155,884 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 148,921 miles

slight crack in screen + front tyres close to limit

Fail 7 Mar 2015 148,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight crack in screen + front tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2014 138,213 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges + slight cracks in n/s/f brake hose + n/s/f shock absorber slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 128,391 miles

front tyres close to limit + rear tyres on 2,0mm + front + rear brake pads low + slight crack in n/s/f brake hose

Pass 13 Mar 2012 120,081 miles

front + rear brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Mar 2012 120,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front + rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 109,994 miles

slight cracks in front brake hoses + n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2010 100,257 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 91,205 miles

o/s + n/s/f tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2008 82,954 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 63,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery cover missing

Pass 8 Jan 2007 63,388 miles

battery cover missing

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 WTE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

MK53 WTE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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