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DU53 HNH

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,158 mi
Last recorded176,158 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 HNH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 176,158 miles

Front foglights glass broken

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2018 176,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front foglights glass broken

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 173,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre 2/mm

Fail 29 Jul 2016 173,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear tyre 2/mm

Pass 23 Jul 2015 159,211 miles

nearside dip beam dim

offside rear side light dim

Fail 23 Jul 2015 159,211 miles

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

nearside dip beam dim

offside front tyre worn smooth on raised edge

offside rear side light dim

Pass 23 Jul 2014 143,022 miles

Damage to Offside front tyre outer wall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 143,022 miles

Damage to Offside front tyre outer wall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,815 miles

Battery Not Visible

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Foglight Lense Damaged/Cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 126,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery Not Visible

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Foglight Lense Damaged/Cracked

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 126,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 126,780 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 111,592 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 111,592 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 100,455 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 100,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 64,433 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 64,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,707 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,438 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,407 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 35,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 HNH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DU53 HNH, 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 HNH registered?

DU53 HNH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is DU53 HNH safe to buy?

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