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DF53 DXV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,407 mi
Last recorded160,407 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 DXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 160,407 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear shock absorber casing slightly deteriorated. Offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated. Nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 291,558 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 261,935 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 26,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 227,721 miles

Emissions too clean no reading gained. Full underbody covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 227,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

emmisions to clean no reading

full undershields fitted not allwoing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2010 201,948 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 181,743 miles

Rear indicators faded. Nail in o/s/r tyre. Front brakes imbalanced.

Fail 28 Nov 2009 181,663 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear indicators faded. Nail in o/s/r tyre. Front brakes imbalanced.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 155,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. n/s/f tyre close to wear indicators. n/s/f & o/s/f top suspension arm inner bushes starting to split. Brake lining warning indicator on.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 155,498 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. n/s/f tyre close to wear indicators. n/s/f & o/s/f top suspension arm inner bushes starting to split. Brake lining warning indicator on.

Pass 24 May 2007 118,993 miles

front number plate becoming delamanated.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 101,002 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 100,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.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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DF53 DXV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DF53 DXV, 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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DF53 DXV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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