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MD52 DWY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,584 mi
Last recorded185,584 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD52 DWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 185,584 miles

Oil leak engine ()

plastics covering brake pipe and fuel lines restricting inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2017 185,573 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

plastics covering brake pipe and fuel lines restricting inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2016 175,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 170,122 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both cats cut plus rewelded

Fail 27 Feb 2016 170,115 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both cats cut plus rewelded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 167,217 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

No HID self leveling system fitted (after market HID bulbs fitted) unable to determine output of unit

No headlamp washers not fitted (after market HID bulbs fitted) unable to determine output of unit

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both cats appear to be opened and rewelded?

Fail 23 Feb 2015 167,051 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

No HID self leveling system fitted (after market HID bulbs fitted) unable to determine output of unit

No headlamp washers not fitted (after market HID bulbs fitted) unable to determine output of unit

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both cats appear to be opened and rewelded?

Pass 26 Feb 2014 151,862 miles

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 135,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2012 128,682 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front brake discs inner worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 121,121 miles

n/s rear tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall rim protector

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2011 121,097 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s rear tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall rim protector

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 109,280 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 98,432 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 85,183 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2007 74,923 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 60,174 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,726 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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MD52 DWY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MD52 DWY, 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 MD52 DWY registered?

MD52 DWY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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