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DE53 SGZ

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,029 mi
Last recorded175,029 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 175,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad wear level warning is illuminated on the dashboard

Fail 28 Feb 2019 175,029 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad wear level warning is illuminated on the dashboard

Pass 22 Feb 2018 167,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 160,258 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 150,516 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 140,433 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 131,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 118,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 105,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,967 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 86,985 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,384 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag light on

Fail 18 Mar 2009 74,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag light on

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,425 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,165 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 45,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SGZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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