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DA53 VYF

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,262 mi
Last recorded160,262 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 160,262 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 160,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 153,488 miles

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 153,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 141,637 miles

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

underside and underbonnet masked by covers

Fail 15 Aug 2016 141,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested engine noise (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

underside and underbonnet masked by covers

Pass 9 Oct 2015 133,663 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake flexi's slight perishing

both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 9 Oct 2015 133,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush c link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake flexi's slight perishing

both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 29 Sep 2015 133,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 117,018 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 99,730 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2013 99,683 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres at edges

Fail 10 Oct 2012 85,436 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres at edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,239 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,228 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,795 miles

off side front tyre cut but not through to cords

Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,398 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 VYF 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 65%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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