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DA52 SDV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,082 mi
Last recorded174,082 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 SDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 174,082 miles

Nearside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 170,616 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 170,590 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adj not working (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 162,347 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 162,347 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 155,215 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 155,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 150,296 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2012 150,296 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 147,381 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 141,006 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 141,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 129,095 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 126,721 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 119,785 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 111,405 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 109,148 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 104,927 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 104,927 miles

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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DA52 SDV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA52 SDV, 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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DA52 SDV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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