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MC53 DPV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,178 mi
Last recorded170,178 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 170,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 170,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 154,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush x 2 , deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush x 2 , deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 154,728 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush x 2 , deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush x 2 , deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 138,373 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 112,396 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 112,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 88,472 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,664 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,033 miles

both front brake pipe flexy hoses perished

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,026 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 70,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 62,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,265 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,732 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,080 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,572 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,372 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 24,367 miles

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

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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MC53 DPV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MC53 DPV, 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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MC53 DPV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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