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DV53 EPC

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,943 mi
Last recorded153,943 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 EPC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 153,943 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 152,556 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Upper suspension arm inner bushes wearing and cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2014 149,923 miles

front brake discs corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2014 149,922 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2013 143,344 miles

both front brake flexis deteriorating and cracking

both rear flashers discolouring

Fail 20 Nov 2013 143,343 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexis deteriorating and cracking

both rear flashers discolouring

Pass 6 Nov 2012 132,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light stays on

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Nov 2011 120,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 115,643 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 105,240 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 96,165 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 85,343 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 85,343 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 72,043 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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DV53 EPC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV53 EPC, 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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DV53 EPC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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