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MW53 DVC

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,325 mi
Last recorded167,325 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 DVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 167,325 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Rear slight cuts on inner wall but not deep enought to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

exhaust middle section heat sheild insecure

exhaust middle section outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 167,325 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Rear slight cuts on inner wall but not deep enought to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

exhaust middle section heat sheild insecure

exhaust middle section outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 162,054 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 152,438 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 144,907 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 138,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 138,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 132,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 126,805 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 126,760 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 120,826 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Slight lift in nearside front lower front bottom ball joint

Fail 24 Sep 2010 120,737 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Both front wiper blades split

Slight lift in nearside front lower front bottom ball joint

Pass 28 Sep 2009 111,896 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 94,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 75,635 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

rear tyres worn low

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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MW53 DVC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MW53 DVC, 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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MW53 DVC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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