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MD52 DXK

2003 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,655 mi
Last recorded172,655 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD52 DXK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 172,655 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 163,131 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 155,365 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 145,342 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 136,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 129,988 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,730 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 122,397 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)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 122,365 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)

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 7 Apr 2017 116,709 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 116,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 107,269 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,447 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise under tray damaged and loose

oil level below mimum

Fail 3 Apr 2014 82,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise under tray damaged and loose

oil level below mimum

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,740 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 68,334 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2010 66,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 64,844 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 62,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,697 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 55,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 42,858 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 42,858 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 DXK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DXK, 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 DXK registered?

MD52 DXK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is MD52 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD52 DXK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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