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ML53 PKV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,955 mi
Last recorded193,955 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 PKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 193,955 miles

Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 25 Apr 2016 174,488 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 174,172 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 158,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 138,619 miles

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 26 Apr 2013 119,206 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 11,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 11,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,158 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 85,158 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,301 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 61,151 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,076 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 PKV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PKV, 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 PKV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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