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DV53 WJJ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

207,939 mi
Last recorded207,939 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 WJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 207,939 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 207,939 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 197,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 197,619 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all jets inop' / (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour pure white / incorrect.... (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foward arm.... (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced is flashing.... (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour as above.. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot be opened at all (inner handle also inop' .) (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on.. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn.. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left hand.. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 191,034 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 183,710 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 170,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 168,060 miles

front tyres close to wear bars

o/s/r outer door handle slightly poor in operation

Pass 6 Dec 2016 163,492 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 157,863 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars & close to limit

Fail 11 Dec 2015 157,853 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyres on wear bars & close to limit

Pass 8 Dec 2014 150,361 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 138,836 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 138,836 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 124,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 109,022 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,194 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 87,633 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 87,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 74,488 miles

Front wiper blade rubbers are starting to split at the ends. Rear tyres are wearing close to the indicators.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 62,852 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 62,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 52,589 miles

Rear 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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DV53 WJJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DV53 WJJ, 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 WJJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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