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2003 AUDI A4
General Information
- Registration SW53CEJ
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A4
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 226,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Engine has intermittent misfire (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 222,746 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
5 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 22,520 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 210,739 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2018 11 Jun 202619 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 203,856 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017 11 Jun 20264 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 199,038 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 194,064 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2015 11 Jun 20265 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 194,064 MI
11 Jun 202616 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 191,569 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014 11 Jun 202615 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 191,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
16 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 175,282 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
13 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 163,061 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
11 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 155,264 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 141,760 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2010 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 137,340 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009 11 Jun 202613 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 113,560 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2008 11 Jun 20269 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 113,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 82,096 MI
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SW53CEJ was registered on 2003-11-20
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