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DF53 DYG

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,133 mi
Last recorded152,133 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 DYG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 152,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 152,133 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 142,167 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 142,167 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 136,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 129,369 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 129,338 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 121,789 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 121,789 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 113,901 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 103,952 miles

oil level low

Fail 24 Nov 2011 95,432 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake hose ferules corroded

Underside of vehicle is plastered in mud !!

Various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,432 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Rear brake hose ferules corroded

Underside of vehicle is plastered in mud !!

Various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2010 85,657 miles

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

Misting around nearside front shocker

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,657 miles

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

Misting around nearside front shocker

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 75,705 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 67,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 56,688 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 46,071 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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DF53 DYG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF53 DYG, 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 DYG registered?

DF53 DYG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DF53 DYG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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