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ML53PKA
2003 AUDI A4
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration ML53PKA
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A4
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
6 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 263,532 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has age related corrosion & slight leak
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- All suspension bushes are slighty worn/perished
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 263,532 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has age related corrosion & slight leak
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- All suspension bushes are slighty worn/perished
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 260,135 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- All suspension arm bushes and suspension are worn/perished
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 260,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- All suspension arm bushes and suspension are worn/perished
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
11 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 254,510 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 254,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 246,316 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- All suspension bushes are worn/perished
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
13 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 241,690 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 229,160 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 229,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in centre (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outside (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in centre (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 207,341 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)
6 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 207,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 182,406 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
7 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 182,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 158,019 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 158,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 132,424 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,587 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2011 20 Jun 20269 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 87,607 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2010 20 Jun 202623 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,759 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2009 20 Jun 20268 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,709 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,574 MI
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ML53PKA was registered on 2003-09-30
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