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DE53 KWG

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,238 mi
Last recorded158,238 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 KWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 158,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 151,564 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 150,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 142,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2022 142,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2020 135,121 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 123,928 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 117,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Font and rear flexible hoses deteriorated and cracking on both sides (2.2.D.2b)

Engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 111,837 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 111,837 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 104,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 96,161 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,641 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,886 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,861 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jan 2012 78,861 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,154 miles

slite wear on front discs

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,306 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,916 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,509 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 KWG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KWG, 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 KWG registered?

DE53 KWG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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