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DE53 YRD

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,154 mi
Last recorded163,154 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YRD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 163,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 162,362 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 162,362 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 161,049 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 160,061 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 159,157 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 159,157 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 157,035 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 153,916 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 149,639 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 146,836 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 145,390 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 142,430 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 137,959 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 137,959 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 131,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2009 114,546 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 114,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 104,604 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 86,441 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 74,767 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

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 YRD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

DE53 YRD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is DE53 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 YRD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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