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DE53 JOH

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,406 mi
Last recorded127,406 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JOH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 127,406 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 124,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 114,694 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 114,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 99,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2012 99,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2010 92,748 miles

plastic sill covers

Fail 8 Jun 2010 92,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic sill covers

Pass 27 Aug 2009 83,836 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 69,097 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,750 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,654 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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DE53 JOH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE53 JOH registered?

DE53 JOH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is DE53 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 JOH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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