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AK03 DBY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

132,520 mi
Last recorded132,520 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 132,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 130,885 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 127,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated, cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlight has slight movement

Nearside Sun visor partially insecure but not affecting view

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 127,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deteriorated, cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlight has slight movement

Nearside Sun visor partially insecure but not affecting view

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 123,240 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Sun visor partially insecure

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 123,225 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Sun visor partially insecure

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 123,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 109,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,672 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 84,160 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 84,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,126 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 78,355 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 72,204 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 72,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,308 miles

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 May 2015 65,581 miles

Front number plate will need attention

wiper will need attention

Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,090 miles

Front number plate and Rear number plate will need attention

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 64,157 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,157 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,306 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,942 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 60,942 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 55,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,091 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,090 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 38,090 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,291 miles

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

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 DBY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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