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DA53 FRK

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,457 mi
Last recorded101,457 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FRK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 101,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pad sensor light on

Pass 24 Mar 2023 94,988 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 90,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 87,677 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 84,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 80,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,687 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,639 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 70,461 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 67,696 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,305 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 58,329 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 58,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 51,648 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,208 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,925 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,704 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 27,758 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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DA53 FRK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DA53 FRK, 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 DA53 FRK registered?

DA53 FRK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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