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DE53 JWF

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,717 mi
Last recorded202,717 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JWF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 202,717 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 202,706 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 193,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 183,941 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 179,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 168,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 158,175 miles

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 24 Dec 2016 141,474 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 106,606 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 95,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 95,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 88,628 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 82,749 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 82,749 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 75,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 69,196 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 62,299 miles

Air bag light on.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 53,765 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,126 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 38,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 JWF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JWF, 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 JWF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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