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DY53 SXJ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,114 mi
Last recorded103,114 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 SXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 103,114 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 103,114 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,637 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 95,637 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 86,510 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 86,507 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,103 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,916 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged All (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Engine covers,sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Jul 2018 71,916 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged All (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Engine covers,sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front wiper blade insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2017 63,611 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 63,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 61,834 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,644 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 55,258 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 170,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,850 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,948 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,949 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 40,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,978 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,407 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,527 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 14,292 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 SXJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

DY53 SXJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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