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AK03 OWH

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

146,883 mi
Last recorded146,883 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 146,883 miles

EML doesn't illuminate

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating, no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 139,402 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front cradle surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cradle heavy surface coprrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper radius arms both sides bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 133,798 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone stand ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 128,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and slight wear in rubber bonding (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 122,013 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 118,549 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 118,549 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 106,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,947 miles

front ane rear brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 3 Feb 2011 86,705 miles

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h/f tyre hard wear across tyre tread width

r/h/f tyre moderate wear across tyre tread width

Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,326 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,256 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,100 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,673 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,815 miles

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 OWH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AK03 OWH, 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 OWH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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