MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Nearside Front wheel has slight damage
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
manufacture covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Nearside Front wheel has slight damage
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
manufacture covers fitted
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s+o/s bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper front arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
manufacture covers fitted
rear subframe has corrosion
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s+o/s bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper front arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
manufacture covers fitted
rear subframe has corrosion
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
top engine covers,underside covers,sill covers fitted
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
top engine covers,underside covers,sill covers fitted
T/BELT & SERVICE?,,,205/55/16 X 4,,,PLASTIC COVERS ETCX
205/55/16 X 4
2 X R/FLEXYS SMALL SPLTS/MARKS=PODOT,MONITOR
CENTRE EX BOX H/S/CORR =SLIGHT LEAK-PODOT-MONITOR
NSF D/MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED-PODOT-MONITOR
PLASTIC COVERS X 3
REAR W/BLADE TORN
T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
YELLOE KEY SYNBOL FLASHING ON DASH
205/55/16 X 4
NSF D/M/GLASS S/DAM-PODOT
PLASTIC C OVERS X3
REAR W//BLAD E TORN
T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
YELLOW KEY SYMBOL FLASHING ON DASH
2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS
205/55/16 X 4
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
205/55/16 X 4
EX CENTRE SILENCER H/SHIELD CORRODED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
NSF B/WORK DAMAGED
NSR BUMPER DAMAGED
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
O/SILLS PLASTICS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/14
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
205/55/16 X 4
EX CENTRE SILENCER H/SHIELD CORRODED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
NSF B/WORK DAMAGED
NSR BUMPER DAMAGED
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
O/SILLS PLASTICS
R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/14
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
205/55/16 X 4
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/13
T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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DE53 SKX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 SKX, 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 SKX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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