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DV52 JSZ

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,286 mi
Last recorded152,286 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 JSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 152,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body wing / wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch / body wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

vehicle fitted with body sill covers and under trays obscuring view of body and components

Pass 8 Jun 2017 146,820 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle fitted with engine cover and full under trays

Fail 5 Jun 2017 146,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle fitted with engine cover and full under trays

Pass 15 Apr 2016 136,070 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 136,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 128,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to windscrean within zone A but not obscure view of the road

Fail 8 May 2015 128,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to windscrean within zone A but not obscure view of the road

Pass 24 Apr 2014 119,270 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 119,270 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 107,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 107,822 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,595 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 88,130 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 88,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,198 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,041 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,214 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 61,006 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,030 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 49,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 12,458 miles

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

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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DV52 JSZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DV52 JSZ, 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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DV52 JSZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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