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DE53 DPU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

237,703 mi
Last recorded237,703 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 237,703 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 234,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 227,505 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 227,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 221,688 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 214,445 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 214,445 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 208,992 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 198,421 miles

Under body trays fitted so some items not fully inspected.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 198,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under body trays fitted so some items not fully inspected.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 178,548 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 172,571 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 163,664 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)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 163,664 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 152,699 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 143,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic undertray damaged/broken

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 143,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic undertray damaged/broken

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 133,089 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 123,480 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 115,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 108,741 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 101,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 92,949 miles

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

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 DPU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DPU, 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 DE53 DPU registered?

DE53 DPU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is DE53 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 DPU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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