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DG53 OLN

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

203,379 mi
Last recorded203,379 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OLN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 203,379 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

underside and body has corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2020 203,379 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted

underside and body has corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2019 191,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside has corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2018 182,019 miles

Front tyres getting low in tread

Fail 16 Feb 2018 181,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front tyres getting low in tread

Pass 8 Mar 2017 163,356 miles

NS handbrake cable slight perishing

Fail 8 Mar 2017 163,356 miles

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

NS handbrake cable slight perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 151,059 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 144,624 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 137,828 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 137,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 127,894 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 127,894 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 116,657 miles

all four flexi brake pipes started cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2011 105,341 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 94,156 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 89,126 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 89,126 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,460 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 68,063 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 68,063 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 57,061 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 OLN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG53 OLN, 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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DG53 OLN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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