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MW53 OUO

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,306 mi
Last recorded150,306 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 OUO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 150,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 150,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 144,841 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 138,339 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 138,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn inner and outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2015 132,442 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 127,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 127,507 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 121,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 121,652 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 115,635 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 109,877 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 109,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 104,326 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 98,250 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both rear tyres~sidewalls perishing.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 88,436 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 76,172 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 51,064 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 51,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f fog lamp missing

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 OUO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW53 OUO, 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 MW53 OUO registered?

MW53 OUO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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