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DA53 UPO

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,425 mi
Last recorded130,425 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 UPO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 130,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside front top (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside front top (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2015 130,416 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside front top (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both offside front top (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2014 119,688 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 119,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front shock absorber is leaking

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer tread

offside front lower rear suspension arm inner bush has play

offside rear tyre has a cut on outer wall down to cords but not considerd to be 25mm also tyre is perishing on inner and outer wall and edges of tread

unable to use centre rear inertia seat belt due to buckle has gone past buckle stop

Pass 1 Aug 2013 111,227 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres close

Fail 1 Aug 2013 111,227 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres close

Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,369 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 90,170 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 90,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,566 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 74,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,709 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 58,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,904 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 UPO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA53 UPO, 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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DA53 UPO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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