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AK03 DAU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,613 mi
Last recorded146,613 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 146,613 miles

Both rear coil springs corrodded

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 146,613 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corrodded

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 133,830 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 133,830 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 112,682 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 112,682 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,885 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 95,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,183 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,882 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,512 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Damage to near side front head lamp.

Oil level low.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,284 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner treads.

Near side front head lamp slight damage to one of the mounting bracket/point.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 54,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,064 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,218 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,467 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 34,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AK03 DAU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK03 DAU, 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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AK03 DAU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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