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OE53 VWY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

306,013 mi
Last recorded306,013 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 VWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 306,013 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear service brake effort just met

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 299,945 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs all round worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear reg plate deteriorated

Front front service brake effort just met and will need attention

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin could not assess condition of rear pads due to wheel trim suspect pads are thin have advised presenter (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear service brake effort just met and will need attention

Pass 5 Nov 2020 292,761 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 292,761 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 273,147 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 273,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 264,324 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear bump stops perished and broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 264,324 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear bump stops perished and broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 260,281 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 260,281 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 254,483 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 254,478 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 246,318 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 235,812 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 226,171 miles

Airbag Light indicates a fault

Traction control or Stability control system warning light indicates a fault

Pass 22 Dec 2011 215,232 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 215,231 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 195,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 184,229 miles

Front number plate has a small hole at bottom.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 146,001 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 105,368 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 105,144 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 VWY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

OE53 VWY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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