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ML53 PHY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,913 mi
Last recorded128,913 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 PHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 128,913 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 128,891 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 128,879 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 128,829 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 127,505 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 122,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended back arm (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended back arm (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 114,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended back arm (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended back arm (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 102,007 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,041 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2014 89,600 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,303 miles

eml light on

Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,303 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

eml light on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,520 miles

chips in screen

Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,298 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,783 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 46,783 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 39,042 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 27,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 27,318 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 PHY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PHY, 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 PHY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 October 2003.

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