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DY53 SXH

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

205,185 mi
Last recorded205,185 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 SXH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 205,185 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 205,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Idle emissions test just passed

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 205,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 201,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 184,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 184,811 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 168,770 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 168,770 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 168,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear nearside & offside tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 148,895 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 148,888 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 146,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2011 146,784 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2011 146,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 142,284 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 142,265 miles

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 129,381 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 112,730 miles

Front number plate water damaged.

Rear antiroll bar corroded on inner mounting points.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 86,082 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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DY53 SXH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DY53 SXH, 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 DY53 SXH registered?

DY53 SXH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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