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DG53 ALO

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,939 mi
Last recorded168,939 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 ALO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 168,939 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 157,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 145,313 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 139,162 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 139,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seats fitted

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 132,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 125,614 miles

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres badly worn at edges

Fail 13 Jan 2014 125,554 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres badly worn at edges

Pass 12 Jan 2013 118,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 112,395 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 106,459 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 97,624 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 97,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 88,129 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 79,305 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 69,844 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 69,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DG53 ALO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG53 ALO, 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 DG53 ALO registered?

DG53 ALO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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