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MK53 YTW

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,773 mi
Last recorded127,773 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 YTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 127,773 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Banana Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody & Suspension Parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 104,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 88,947 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/cannot access outer covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms/heavily under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2023 88,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml light on

Fail 31 May 2023 88,844 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded/pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r suspension mounting panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm inner bush - worn/movement VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bushes x2 - worn/deteriorated almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bushes x2 - worn/deteriorated almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame and suspension components - heavily corroded

some underside body corrosion at component mounting area's

Fail 20 Apr 2022 87,733 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear of frame holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected screen cracked (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe in poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe in poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting areas corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 87,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust front to rear

Fail 19 Mar 2021 87,260 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust front to rear

Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,117 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 84,117 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,465 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 80,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,529 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened edge frayed. (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush slightly split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,334 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front wiper blades ends torn

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,549 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 56,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,013 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,204 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,869 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,218 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,195 miles

Both front windscreen wipers are starting to split.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 18,463 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 YTW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YTW, 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 YTW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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