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DE53 OTL

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,610 mi
Last recorded154,610 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 154,610 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 154,610 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 147,764 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 140,475 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 134,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 127,512 miles

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

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

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

n/s o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 23 Feb 2015 127,512 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Feb 2014 117,471 miles

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

n/s o/s front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 2 Jan 2013 108,444 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,876 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 89,461 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,016 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 66,954 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 66,942 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,619 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 54,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2006 41,046 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 OTL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

DE53 OTL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is DE53 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 OTL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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