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DG53 APF

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,498 mi
Last recorded151,498 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 APF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 151,498 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 149,556 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 149,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 146,840 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 142,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel arch corodded

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 142,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel arch corodded

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 136,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

engine under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 136,860 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking from engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall splitting (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall splitting (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing front inner bush de bonded (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

engine under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 130,853 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 125,849 miles

front anti rollbar link rod bushes deterioated

sill/under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2013 120,016 miles

all four flexi brake hoses perished

both trackrod end mounting rubbers starting to debond

coolant/fuel leak

nearside front upper suspension arm inner bush starting to debond

Pass 27 Mar 2012 112,825 miles

coolant bottle leaking

engine smokeing

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brakes worn

rear washer not working

slight engine oil leaks

slight leak from both rear halfshaft seals

Pass 29 Mar 2011 105,296 miles

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

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

near side rear panel damaged

off side rear door lower trim damaged

off side rear outer sill cover holed

Fail 28 Mar 2011 105,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

near side rear panel damaged

off side rear door lower trim damaged

off side rear outer sill cover holed

Pass 25 Mar 2010 96,060 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,568 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 58,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 40,696 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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DG53 APF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 APF, 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 APF registered?

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

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