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ML53 OFO

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,507 mi
Last recorded173,507 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 OFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 173,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 169,899 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 155,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery cover fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2012 155,293 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery cover fitted

brake pad warning light stays on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 130,588 miles

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

noise from engine(suspect alternator)

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Fail 13 Oct 2011 130,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

noise from engine(suspect alternator)

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,051 miles

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

engine noise suspect belt tensioner

Fail 20 Oct 2010 104,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine noise suspect belt tensioner

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,668 miles

dampness around nearside outer cv gaiter-no leaks found.

front brake pads wearing close to sensors.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 56,331 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,575 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,611 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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ML53 OFO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML53 OFO, 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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ML53 OFO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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