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DE53 ZNY

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,466 mi
Last recorded180,466 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZNY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 180,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 172,824 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 164,144 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 154,439 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 154,424 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine noisy

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISED TO CHANGE SOON (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 145,831 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 145,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 136,588 miles

N/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

N/S/F wing damaged but not fouling road wheel and or tyre

O/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

O/S/R lower qtr panel damaged but not fouling road wheel and or tyre

front pads 2/3rds worn

oil leak

pedal hard suspect weak vacuum pump

rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 3 Dec 2015 136,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lense (6.1.C.1)

N/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

N/S/F wing damaged but not fouling road wheel and or tyre

O/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

O/S/R lower qtr panel damaged but not fouling road wheel and or tyre

front pads 2/3rds worn

oil leak

pedal hard suspect weak vacuum pump

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 16 Jun 2014 115,755 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 98,565 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 98,565 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 94,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2012 94,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,092 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,396 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 66,868 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 58,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,225 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,248 miles

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 ZNY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNY, 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 ZNY registered?

DE53 ZNY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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