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DA53 UPX

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,466 mi
Last recorded153,466 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 UPX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 153,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracked on tread

offside front upper suspension arm bushes perished/cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2019 149,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

oil leaks

rear number plate getting poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2018 144,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear indicator bulbs going white

slight play in nearside front steering system

Fail 4 Dec 2018 144,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear indicator bulbs going white

slight play in nearside front steering system

Pass 16 Nov 2017 141,080 miles

nearside front and offside rear shock absorbers slight leak

nearside front brake flexi hose cracked

nearside rear brake flexi hose cracked

slight play in nearside front inner and outer track rod

Pass 1 Dec 2016 137,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 137,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 134,028 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 134,028 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 130,194 miles

front top suspension arms bushes lightly cracked

nearside front shock slightly damp

slight oil leaks

stone chips in front screen

Fail 26 Nov 2014 130,194 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front top suspension arms bushes lightly cracked

nearside front shock slightly damp

offside front brake hose starting to crack

offside front headlamp poor condition and weak beam

slight oil leaks

stone chips in front screen

washer jets poor

Pass 29 Nov 2013 124,960 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 124,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 117,290 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 117,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 108,670 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 101,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside fron tyre worn bold on inner edge (near cord)

offside front tyre worn bold on inner egde(near cords)

osr brake hose slight deteriating

rear tyres getting low and tread stepping slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2009 92,627 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 92,627 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 78,616 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 64,750 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 51,401 miles

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

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 UPX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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