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MW53 DVT

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,510 mi
Last recorded186,510 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 DVT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 186,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slighty corrored (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slighty corrored (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 178,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 166,203 miles

Offside Front headlamp output low compared to n/s

both front suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 166,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front headlamp output low compared to n/s

both front suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 162,579 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 157,351 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 150,595 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)

Pass 8 May 2015 143,176 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 133,481 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 13 May 2013 123,580 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 115,465 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 115,464 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 105,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 May 2011 104,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 May 2010 89,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 89,739 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 81,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,316 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 66,752 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 66,748 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 DVT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW53 DVT, 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 DVT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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