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DA53 WMV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,088 mi
Last recorded177,088 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WMV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 177,088 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 May 2020 177,088 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Stickers On The Screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop Link Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 170,728 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 170,728 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 164,928 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front number plate damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 164,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm an inner wall cut (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front number plate damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 160,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 154,242 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres perished

fog lamp tell tale in poor condition

wipers poor

Fail 9 Jun 2016 154,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres perished

fog lamp tell tale in poor condition

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jun 2015 147,791 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 141,540 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 135,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear bumpstop broken

Fail 18 Jun 2013 135,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear bumpstop broken

Pass 18 Jun 2012 127,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2012 127,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2010 114,291 miles

slight play to o/s and n/s front lower inner rear bushs

Fail 18 Nov 2010 114,290 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight play to o/s and n/s front lower inner rear bushs

Pass 17 Nov 2009 101,291 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 92,656 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 86,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 86,006 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,661 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 WMV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WMV, 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 WMV registered?

DA53 WMV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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