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CK53 DCY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,974 mi
Last recorded145,974 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 DCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 145,974 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

o/s wiper split on end

Fail 9 Oct 2015 145,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

o/s wiper split on end

Pass 28 Sep 2014 133,142 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2014 133,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 119,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n s f tyre cut in wall /engine lumpy on tickover

Pass 14 Oct 2012 105,548 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 92,002 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 78,033 miles

Both front tyre valves pereshed

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,876 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 64,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,429 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 52,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,122 miles

Front suspension arms have split boots

Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,404 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 36,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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CK53 DCY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK53 DCY, 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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CK53 DCY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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