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OE53 VXA

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,677 mi
Last recorded75,677 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 VXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2018 75,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut on the inner side wall

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,263 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,042 miles

Front oil leak

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,535 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,599 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,891 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,543 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 42,240 miles

front brakes gettin low

Fail 29 Dec 2008 42,240 miles

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

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

front brakes gettin low

Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,052 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,861 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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OE53 VXA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OE53 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

OE53 VXA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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The MOT history for OE53 VXA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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