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DF52 EAC

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,655 mi
Last recorded162,655 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 EAC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 162,655 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 158,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 158,612 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both linkages (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 154,210 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 149,181 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 149,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 145,095 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 137,057 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust not leaking

Some rust to centre box outer skin

Fail 24 Jan 2014 137,057 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust not leaking

Some rust to centre box outer skin

Pass 31 Jan 2013 128,326 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 115,433 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 110,626 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 110,626 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 100,538 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 94,546 miles

centre section of exhaust rusted

power steering fluid level low

Pass 10 Dec 2007 89,703 miles

very small cut in off side front wheel tyre/outer side tyre wall/

Pass 8 Mar 2007 82,398 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 82,398 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 81,694 miles

nearside front tyre wearingon outer edge

nearside tyre on wear indicator's

Pass 15 Dec 2005 64,501 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 64,500 miles

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

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

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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DF52 EAC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF52 EAC, 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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DF52 EAC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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