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DU53 FTC

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,446 mi
Last recorded177,446 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 FTC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 177,446 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 177,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 164,352 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 3 Aug 2016 164,352 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 6 Aug 2015 140,582 miles

tread depths: all four on 7mm.

tyre size: 205/55/16 91V.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 115,281 miles

both front and both rear brake hoses perishing

n/s/r inner side light not working

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 7mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 4mm 205/55R16 91V

weak n/s headlamp beam image

wipers smearing

Fail 4 Aug 2014 115,281 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

both front and both rear brake hoses perishing

n/s/r inner side light not working

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 7mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 4mm 205/55R16 91V

weak n/s headlamp beam image

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Aug 2013 102,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 95,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake disc's lipped

Pass 11 Jul 2011 88,271 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 79,977 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 79,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,192 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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DU53 FTC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU53 FTC, 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 DU53 FTC registered?

DU53 FTC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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