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MP53 RVW

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,219 mi
Last recorded157,219 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 RVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 157,219 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 156,863 miles

Emissions not tested no cam belt history (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

EML on

Nearside Rear tyre flat

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 142,133 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 142,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 118,899 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 118,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,704 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,692 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 95,075 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 95,075 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 80,435 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,650 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,750 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,149 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 42,085 miles

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

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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MP53 RVW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MP53 RVW, 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 MP53 RVW registered?

MP53 RVW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is MP53 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP53 RVW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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