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OE53 YZF

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,814 mi
Last recorded107,814 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 YZF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 107,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 98,275 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 98,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm ball joint loose in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 91,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,136 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,687 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 83,687 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both sides flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,419 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,224 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 82,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 82,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,717 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 80,362 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,793 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 79,264 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 78,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips in screen close to limits

Fail 19 Aug 2013 78,812 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips in screen close to limits

Pass 9 Jun 2012 77,762 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 76,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,196 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 73,865 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 73,029 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 73,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 64,062 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 YZF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

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

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