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DA53 VZG

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,004 mi
Last recorded152,004 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VZG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 152,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 148,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 145,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight aim only just visible

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear arm ( curved ) ### (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 143,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 138,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 131,759 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 131,757 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 124,892 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 124,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 117,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 109,669 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 109,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 99,928 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,199 miles

n/s/f front lower swevil has slight up/down play

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth close to legal limit (Advise attention)

n/s/r outer side light not working

o/s/f front lower swevil has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth close to legal limit (Advise attention)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,376 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,806 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 70,806 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,295 miles

both rear tyres getting low tread depth

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,943 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,084 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 10,350 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 10,350 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VZG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

DA53 VZG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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