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DG53 APK

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,920 mi
Last recorded167,920 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 167,920 miles

under trays ,sill and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 31 May 2018 154,518 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 149,616 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 149,616 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 142,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside steering rack slight play.

Offside Front outer tyre wall slightly damaged

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

engine covers,sill covers and undertrays fitted.

engine oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode.

rear tyres different size to front tyres

Fail 20 May 2016 142,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside steering rack slight play.

Offside Front outer tyre wall slightly damaged

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

engine covers,sill covers and undertrays fitted.

engine oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode.

Pass 22 May 2015 131,611 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 131,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 122,084 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 113,635 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 99,405 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 72,520 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 57,336 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,669 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,320 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,964 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 APK 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 82.4%.

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 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 APK, 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 APK registered?

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

Is DG53 APK safe to buy?

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