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DA52 VCV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 144,662 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 132,027 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2015 132,027 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 124,022 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 124,022 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 114,724 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 105,838 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 105,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 96,301 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 87,241 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 76,892 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 74,889 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 60,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Dec 2006 60,910 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,508 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 47,506 miles

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

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

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 VCV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DA52 VCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA52 VCV registered?

DA52 VCV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is DA52 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 VCV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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