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AK03 DDF

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,893 mi
Last recorded179,893 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 179,893 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 179,820 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Emissions not tested low engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 174,737 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2019 174,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 164,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 158,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2015 146,551 miles

Drivers window does not open

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 146,548 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

Drivers window does not open

Front pads low approx. 3-4mm

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

Nearside front tyre has inner tread wear and a lowest tread of 2mm

Nearside rear tyre has outer tread wear and a lowest tread of 2.5mm

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

Offside front tyre has inner tread wear and a lowest tread of 3mm

Pass 15 Oct 2014 135,328 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 135,328 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 130,797 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 130,795 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 122,806 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 114,906 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 107,006 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 107,006 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 99,323 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 93,102 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 93,102 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 86,986 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 77,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DDF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DDF, 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 DDF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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