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MT53 VBA

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,091 mi
Last recorded153,091 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 VBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 153,091 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 133,401 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 133,401 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 117,947 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 101,181 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,968 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 71,295 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 71,295 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 61,275 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,228 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,149 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing low 2mm on outer edge

Fail 7 Aug 2007 31,149 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre wearing low 2mm on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,797 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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MT53 VBA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBA, 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 MT53 VBA registered?

MT53 VBA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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The MOT history for MT53 VBA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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