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DG53 OND

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,393 mi
Last recorded164,393 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OND
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 164,393 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 164,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 162,587 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 162,587 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 161,676 miles

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

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

under trays and sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2018 158,150 miles

2x front tyres worn outer edges

eml light on

under trays and sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2017 151,885 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 143,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

after market boost gauge interfering with steering wheel operation

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2016 143,874 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

after market boost gauge interfering with steering wheel operation

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 135,892 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 135,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 126,254 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 115,574 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 115,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 104,523 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 93,305 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,688 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 70,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,347 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 58,108 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,114 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 OND is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OND, 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 OND registered?

DG53 OND is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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