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DE53 DMX

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,389 mi
Last recorded78,389 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DMX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 78,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 13 Dec 2018 78,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 75,750 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 75,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside track control arm mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split through outer casing (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,111 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 71,194 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,677 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,926 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing low+cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,351 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 59,349 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on walls

engine light on

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,645 miles

both front tyres cracking up on walls

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,646 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,294 miles

coolant level low(topped up with water)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,007 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,682 miles

both rear tyres wearing low+cracking up

Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,104 miles

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)

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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DE53 DMX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE53 DMX, 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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DE53 DMX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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