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DA53 VYV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,337 mi
Last recorded140,337 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 140,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall damaged but no cords exposed.

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 1 May 2018 140,337 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35%. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 May 2017 134,490 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 May 2017 134,490 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,881 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on .

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 123,881 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on .

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 103,565 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 99,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OSF headlight slightly dim

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 82,828 miles

Wind deflector fitted, unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 7 Feb 2012 82,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wind deflector fitted, unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,435 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

SERVICE INDICATOR ON

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 75,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

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

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

SERVICE INDICATOR ON

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,171 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 64,152 miles

engine managment light on.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,860 miles

o/s/r tyre showing signs of slight cracking.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 51,860 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres signs of slight cracking.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,931 miles

Both rear wheels binding slightly

Suspect gearbox fault due to vehicle getting stuck in RBT and lights on dash flashing

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 VYV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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