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DE53 YRM

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,791 mi
Last recorded132,791 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YRM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 132,791 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 130,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 122,337 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 122,337 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 120,044 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 120,044 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 113,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 104,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on?

headlamp aims checked on number 3 adjuster setting

rear flexy brake hoses started to crack

small chip in o/s of windscreen

traction control light on

unable to check brakes properly with wheels on

Fail 12 Dec 2012 104,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on?

headlamp aims checked on number 3 adjuster setting

rear flexy brake hoses started to crack

small chip in o/s of windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2011 93,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 12 Nov 2011 93,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Oct 2010 84,252 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 84,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 78,372 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 54,367 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 54,089 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YRM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YRM, 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 YRM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is DE53 YRM safe to buy?

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