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DE53 JSX

2003 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

217,546 mi
Last recorded217,546 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JSX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 217,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 204,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear seat belt worn

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 189,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear tyre has damage to the outer sidewall but not exposing the cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 189,027 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear tyre has damage to the outer sidewall but not exposing the cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 161,218 miles

Air bag warning light on

Engine management light on

Offside rear handbrake cable outer casing split

Fail 26 Jan 2013 160,823 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Air bag warning light on

Engine management light on

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Offside rear handbrake cable outer casing split

Fail 16 Dec 2011 140,914 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

oil level low

Pass 16 Dec 2011 140,914 miles

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

air bag light on

oil level low

Pass 5 Nov 2010 127,446 miles

both registration plates starting to deteriorate.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 127,446 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both registration plates starting to deteriorate.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 110,738 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 110,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 92,321 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 74,912 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 74,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,150 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 51,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise wheel alignment

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 JSX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DE53 JSX, 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 JSX registered?

DE53 JSX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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