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ML53 OZK

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,412 mi
Last recorded218,412 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 218,412 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 206,381 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 195,253 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 182,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear chassis bent

heat shields lose

Fail 27 Dec 2018 182,971 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear chassis bent

heat shields lose

Pass 24 Jun 2017 161,920 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 142,627 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)

Parking brake limits only jsut passed

Possible fuel leak down filler pipe. Unable to accurately identify between leak and spill

Fail 2 Jun 2016 142,627 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Parking brake limits only jsut passed

Possible fuel leak down filler pipe. Unable to accurately identify between leak and spill

Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,238 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 113,857 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 113,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 105,960 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 98,574 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 98,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2011 91,806 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,120 miles

Both front tyres are becoming worn.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 83,120 miles

Both front tyres are becoming worn.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 74,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre becoming worn and perished

o/s/r tyre worn to limit, perishing and has several cuts in inner sidewall

Fail 22 Jul 2009 74,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre becoming worn and perished

o/s/r tyre worn to limit, perishing and has several cuts in inner sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,254 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 64,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,220 miles

HEAVY KNOCKING NOISE WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS PRESSED

Pass 17 Oct 2007 57,794 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 OZK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML53 OZK, 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 OZK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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