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OE53 MZD

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,412 mi
Last recorded187,412 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 MZD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 187,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 177,082 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 177,082 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 173,146 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 167,853 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 154,764 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 146,081 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit, and worn on edges

Offside front outer constant velocity gaiter slightly leaking grease

Fail 21 Oct 2014 146,081 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit, and worn on edges

Offside front outer constant velocity gaiter slightly leaking grease

Pass 2 Nov 2013 131,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 131,845 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit, and worn on inner edge

Front registration plate deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damage

Fail 31 Oct 2012 116,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damage

Pass 20 Oct 2011 102,503 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,276 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,891 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,261 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 61,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,433 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,693 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt correctly due to baby seat

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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OE53 MZD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OE53 MZD, 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 OE53 MZD registered?

OE53 MZD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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