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DE52 USH

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,011 mi
Last recorded109,011 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 USH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 109,011 miles

N.S. Front wing slight corrosion

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

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

unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic sideskirts

Fail 25 Jun 2021 109,011 miles

N.S. Front wing slight corrosion

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

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

unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic sideskirts

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 102,426 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,136 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 99,116 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 96,038 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 96,035 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 90,278 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 90,276 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,863 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 86,863 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 84,069 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 84,069 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,794 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,926 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 74,882 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,367 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 71,359 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,247 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,198 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,244 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,141 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,175 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 41,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 36,062 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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DE52 USH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DE52 USH, 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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DE52 USH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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