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DE53 DSU

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

222,557 mi
Last recorded222,557 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 222,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2024 222,557 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2023 221,295 miles

Central Rear Underside of vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Mar 2023 221,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Underside of vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2022 214,668 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 205,182 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 204,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 198,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 198,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 188,236 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 174,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 158,769 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 149,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 149,396 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 140,820 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 134,915 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 126,523 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 112,800 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 98,896 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,367 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 72,801 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 63,427 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,308 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,295 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT suggest change ASAP

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 DSU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

DE53 DSU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is DE53 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 DSU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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