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DE52 UTS

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,937 mi
Last recorded154,937 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 UTS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 154,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 154,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 205/55/16/91V (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

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

rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Oct 2016 14,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 149,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 143,816 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 135,102 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 134,917 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 123,904 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 123,904 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 116,311 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 107,839 miles

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Fail 19 Nov 2011 107,839 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

wipers smearing

Fail 11 Nov 2010 94,842 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 94,842 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,730 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 68,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 58,154 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 58,154 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,434 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,864 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 UTS 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 60%.

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 UTS, 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 UTS is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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