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MT53 VAK

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

213,101 mi
Last recorded213,101 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 VAK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2021 213,101 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 213,101 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp insecure nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 204,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity o/s n/s (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced o/s n/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 194,885 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity o/s n/s (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 188,774 miles

engine & under covers fitted.

Fail 14 Dec 2018 188,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine & under covers fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 181,743 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 172,224 miles

undertrays and sill trims fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 164,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 156,963 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 151,904 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 142,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 129,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 21 Dec 2010 116,342 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 102,424 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 91,449 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 8,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 80,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MT53 VAK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MT53 VAK, 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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MT53 VAK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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