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MW53 SCV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,582 mi
Last recorded102,582 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 SCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,582 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 99,503 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 99,500 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 99,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front discs worn and deteriorated

nearside rear caliper lever does not fully return

rear discs worn and deteriorated

rear flexis ferrals corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2017 90,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,351 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 84,351 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 73,153 miles

wipers dont self park

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,180 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 8 Mar 2013 71,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Mar 2011 65,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 65,840 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,895 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,423 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,755 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 3 Feb 2007 40,572 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 30,823 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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MW53 SCV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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