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ML53 PKD

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,904 mi
Last recorded113,904 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 113,904 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s shock-absorber outer casein loose (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2026 113,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front n/s upper suspension arm outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s shock-absorber outer casein loose (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2025 109,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 102,587 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 102,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 94,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 84,167 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 84,167 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2021

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front n/s brake hose showing signs cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working rear n/s indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front o/s brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 80,304 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,119 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,807 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,653 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,268 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,614 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,301 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,900 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,713 miles

both rear tyres just starting to crack inthe tread

Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,813 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,375 miles

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

wiper blades smearing

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 PKD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PKD, 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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What year was ML53 PKD registered?

ML53 PKD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is ML53 PKD safe to buy?

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