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DA53 VMV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,062 mi
Last recorded91,062 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VMV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 91,062 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 82,882 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 82,882 miles

Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,648 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 81,291 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,520 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

noises n/s/f hub

Pass 28 Aug 2018 80,364 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,472 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 79,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,127 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f very slight brake binding

Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,320 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 46,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,356 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,150 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,024 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 24,622 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 20,849 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 20,849 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,849 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 VMV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA53 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

DA53 VMV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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