MOT Status
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249,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear hand brake has a low reading and sticking
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle due to poor condition brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-18 95W (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo location (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (both) (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front washer jet defective but nsf jet provides sufficient fluid to windscreen
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
undertray fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
undertray fitted not allowing full inspection
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
emissions to clean for printout
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
emissions to clean for printout
nearside rear flexi pipe cracked
offside front flexi pipe cracked
offside rear flexi pipe cracked
Front & Rear Brake Discs Worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Low
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre low
rear brake pads low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil level on minimum
service indicator on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs appear to be wearing thin
light damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall
underside of vehicle covered in plastic shielding preventing inspection of testable items
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs appear to be wearing thin
light damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall
underside of vehicle covered in plastic shielding preventing inspection of testable items
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA53 VYC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 VYC, 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 VYC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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