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MW53 DXE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

200,341 mi
Last recorded200,341 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 DXE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 200,341 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 200,341 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

N/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S wing mirror cover slightly insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly deteriorated

all rear suspension arm bushes worn and perished

centre exhaust clamp corroded and broken

oil leaks

undertrays fitted

wipers worn

Pass 10 Sep 2020 191,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 184,586 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 184,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 177,363 miles

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

exauhst back box peeling

Fail 26 Sep 2018 177,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

exauhst back box peeling

Pass 25 Sep 2017 170,036 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 163,020 miles

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

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

covers on floor and engine

Pass 14 Oct 2015 157,384 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f anti roll bar link bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/r

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 157,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f anti roll bar link bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/r

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 141,042 miles

both front flexi brake hoses cracking, just ok at time of test

child seats fitted to rear seats so seat belts not checked

exhaust mid section outer skin corroded

rear indicators slightly discoloured

slight knocking noise coming from aound the auxillary belt area

Pass 1 Nov 2013 123,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 99,954 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,954 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 83,887 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Front discs worn low

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,817 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 73,986 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 69,579 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 65,542 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 50,473 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear to limit

kids seat fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

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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MW53 DXE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MW53 DXE, 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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MW53 DXE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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