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DU53 FTY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

106,859 mi
Last recorded106,859 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 FTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 106,859 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2026 106,860 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 106,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,488 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 105,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 103,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 102,804 miles

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

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

some corrosion to rear chassis box sections

Pass 5 Sep 2019 101,551 miles

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

some corrosion to rear chassis box sections

Pass 7 Sep 2018 100,696 miles

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

some corrosion rear suspension component mounting areas

Pass 12 Aug 2017 99,916 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,292 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust system

Under tray fitted to underside of vehicle, obscuring some engine components.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 96,070 miles

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

Slight corrosion to rear section of exhaust system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 92,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,557 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 84,025 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,944 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,382 miles

sill, floor and wheelarch protectors fitted

tinted windows fitted

wipers split ends

Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,530 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wereing slight low and slight on edges

oil leak (can't see were from)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 51,392 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wereing slight low and slight on edges

oil leak (can't see were from)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,222 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,567 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,531 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 29,313 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,313 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 FTY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 FTY, 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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DU53 FTY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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