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DF53 ENY

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,589 mi
Last recorded158,589 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ENY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 158,589 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 158,589 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 153,639 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 153,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2017 148,438 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 30 May 2017 148,438 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 140,120 miles

cut in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2015 132,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2015 132,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 102,682 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 98,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 92,017 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light stays on

damage to side walls inner and outer o/s/r tyre

damage to side walls o/s/f tyre inner and outer

o/s/f scrubbing inner edge

rear tyres scrubbing outer edges

Fail 9 Jun 2011 92,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light stays on

damage to side walls inner and outer o/s/r tyre

damage to side walls o/s/f tyre inner and outer

o/s/f scrubbing inner edge

rear tyres scrubbing outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2010 81,348 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 81,314 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,468 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 69,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

all tyres,cuts and splits in sidewalls.Advise regular tyre inspection for further deterioration.

damage to outer sidewalls of nearside front and rear tyres.

metal in tread of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 60,187 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 60,187 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 51,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear seat belt buckle outer casing loose

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,039 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 ENY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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