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HG53 DWU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,824 mi
Last recorded142,824 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 DWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2020 142,824 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 139,674 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 139,674 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 130,580 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 124,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 118,147 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,371 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 87,488 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 87,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,359 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 71,359 miles

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

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

offside front tyre approaching the legal limit

offside rear tyre approaching the legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,126 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,705 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,378 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,740 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,705 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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HG53 DWU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG53 DWU, 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 HG53 DWU registered?

HG53 DWU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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