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DE53 YSU

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

151,403 mi
Last recorded151,403 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 151,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 148,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 148,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 146,401 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

number plates deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2020 146,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

number plates deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2019 141,581 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie-rod bush very marginal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge structure may be weakened (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tierod bush very marginal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 17 Apr 2019 141,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie-rod bush very marginal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge structure may be weakened (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tierod bush very marginal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 25 Apr 2018 136,388 miles

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

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

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

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 20 Apr 2018 136,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 26 May 2017 131,598 miles

some wear suspension etc

some wear suspension etc

Fail 26 May 2017 131,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some wear suspension etc

some wear suspension etc

Pass 13 May 2016 125,668 miles

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

centre stoplamp deleted

nearside front tyre worn on edge and small cut in tread

Fail 12 May 2016 125,668 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge and small cut in tread

Pass 23 Apr 2015 120,117 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 120,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 115,445 miles

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

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

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 20 May 2014 115,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

minor deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 18 Apr 2013 107,897 miles

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

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

some deterioration to suspension etc -power steering noisy

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2013 107,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside headlamp beam slightly blurred

some deterioration to suspension etc -power steering noisy

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2012 100,822 miles

some deterioration to suspension etc -power steering noisy

Pass 9 May 2011 89,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 9 May 2011 89,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 13 May 2010 79,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres worn on edges and some sidewall damage

Pass 13 May 2010 79,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges and some sidewall damage

Pass 14 May 2009 70,162 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly and slight sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Fail 14 May 2009 70,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn unevenly and slight sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2007 56,526 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 56,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 44,982 miles

nsr seat belt not checked ...baby seat fitted

slight water ingress in front and rear number plates

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 YSU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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