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EK53 DLO

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

192,709 mi
Last recorded192,709 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 DLO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 192,709 miles

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 192,709 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 186,297 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 177,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 171,976 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 165,878 miles

poor wipers

Fail 6 May 2020 165,878 miles

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

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

poor wipers

Pass 1 Apr 2019 161,517 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 161,517 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 152,877 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 138,082 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 138,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 131,599 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 131,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 117,665 miles

crack on screen

mist of oil on n/s/f shock

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,988 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 99,988 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 85,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,917 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm in the centre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,362 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,088 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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EK53 DLO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EK53 DLO, 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 EK53 DLO registered?

EK53 DLO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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