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DF53 DYD

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

179,868 mi
Last recorded179,868 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 DYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 179,868 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 167,789 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 167,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 156,057 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 142,421 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 142,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 125,724 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 2 Nov 2016 115,549 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Aug 2015 110,034 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 105,789 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 9 Aug 2013 99,519 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 99,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,700 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,283 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 76,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,049 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 63,236 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 58,193 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,633 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 45,503 miles

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

Offside 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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DF53 DYD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DF53 DYD, 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 DF53 DYD registered?

DF53 DYD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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