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DU53 HNL

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,542 mi
Last recorded145,542 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 HNL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 145,542 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Coolant leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 27 Mar 2018 145,542 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 135,974 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 135,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 127,080 miles

front and rear brake pads and disc wearing.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 119,223 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 119,223 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,474 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 110,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 93,391 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,332 miles

Both rear anti role bar bushes starting to deteriorate

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 82,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Both rear anti role bar bushes starting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,073 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,009 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 66,009 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 80,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,086 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 62,403 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,070 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 HNL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HNL, 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 HNL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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