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EJ53 DYT

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

257,567 mi
Last recorded257,567 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 DYT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 257,567 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 257,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 250,167 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 250,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 241,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boots slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 241,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft boots slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 236,138 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 236,131 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear exhaust heat covers slightly loose

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 236,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 232,244 miles

rear exhaust joints poor

Fail 6 Sep 2019 232,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust joints poor

Pass 13 Sep 2018 222,543 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 222,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 215,847 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 202,101 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 202,101 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 187,929 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to misshape

Nearside Rear has nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre starting to misshape

Offside Front tyre misshaped

Offside Rear tyre starting to misshape

slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 21 Nov 2015 187,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to misshape

Nearside Rear has nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre starting to misshape

Offside Front tyre misshaped

Offside Rear tyre starting to misshape

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 22 Oct 2014 166,184 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 147,921 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 123,258 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2011 107,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheelbearing slighty noisy

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2010 101,905 miles

see checklist 117293

Pass 15 Nov 2009 95,808 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2008 88,486 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 83,288 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,992 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 64,621 miles

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

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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EJ53 DYT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EJ53 DYT, 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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EJ53 DYT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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