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DA52 VCW

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,487 mi
Last recorded97,487 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 VCW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 97,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 97,482 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 92,029 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 91,604 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,851 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 81,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 81,245 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 79,136 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,436 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,341 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,586 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,037 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,211 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,371 miles

rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,906 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 45,476 miles

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

nearside front and both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicator bars

Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 32,214 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 32,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,718 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 25,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,945 miles

Slight water damage rear number plate

Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,340 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,948 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,405 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 10,521 miles

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 VCW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCW, 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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What year was DA52 VCW registered?

DA52 VCW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is DA52 VCW safe to buy?

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