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MK53 YTO

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,798 mi
Last recorded83,798 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 YTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,798 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coil springs rusting

front upper suspension bushes showing wear

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 83,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coil springs rusting

front upper suspension bushes showing wear

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,603 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front suspension upper arm inner bushes showing wear

rear suspension bushes showing wear

Fail 4 Apr 2018 79,603 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front suspension upper arm inner bushes showing wear

rear suspension bushes showing wear

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,912 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,601 miles

engine management light on

Fail 31 Mar 2016 69,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,814 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 64,814 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn 2 to 3 mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on in side edge

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,513 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 59,513 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,398 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 54,398 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper split but clears ok

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,978 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 49,978 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,030 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,679 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,843 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,701 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,495 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,517 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,392 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YTO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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