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SW53DPE
2003 AUDI A4
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2496cc
General Information
- Registration SW53DPE
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A4
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2496cc
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- Expired 27 Sep 2024
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
28 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,553 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Underbody generally corroded
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside - strut mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 128,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Underbody generally corroded
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside - strut mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,506 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,459 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Under side of vehicle slightly corroded
6 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,117 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside of vehicle slightly corroded
31 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,831 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine managment light staying on
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outside (3.5.1i)
19 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
- Offside Front Upper Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dip (1.7.5a)
- Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outside (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- engine managment light staying on
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,970 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2016 12 Jun 202621 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,830 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015 12 Jun 202621 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
21 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,830 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015 12 Jun 202627 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,684 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 103,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,094 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 96,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,213 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012 12 Jun 20269 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
9 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,265 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2011 12 Jun 202627 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,807 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2010 12 Jun 20265 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,588 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2009 12 Jun 202619 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,406 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2008 12 Jun 202619 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 48,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,697 MI
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SW53DPE was registered on 2003-11-14
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