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MV53 UCR

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,113 mi
Last recorded180,113 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 UCR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 180,113 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2013 172,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in nearside steering rack end

Rear washer inoperative

Slighy play in offside steering rack end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 172,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in nearside steering rack end

Rear washer inoperative

Slighy play in offside steering rack end

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 163,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 154,701 miles

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

bulds out on center rear brake light

center rear seat blet slipt passed button on belt

oil leak on engine

service light on

water damage to rear number plate

Fail 13 Dec 2011 154,631 miles

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

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

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

bulds out on center rear brake light

center rear seat blet slipt passed button on belt

oil leak on engine

scerw in n/s/r tyre

service light on

water damage to rear number plate

Fail 17 Nov 2010 144,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight pulling to left on brake balance check hoist failure 4 long mot check advised customer

Pass 17 Nov 2010 144,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight pulling to left on brake balance check hoist failure 4 long mot check advised customer

Pass 8 Dec 2009 135,952 miles

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

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

n/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2008 123,500 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 108,454 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 95,375 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 6 Sep 2006 91,438 miles

rear centre seat belt buckle on wrong side of plastic stopper

Fail 6 Sep 2006 91,438 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear centre seat belt buckle on wrong side of plastic stopper

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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MV53 UCR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 MV53 UCR, 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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MV53 UCR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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