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AK03 OYZ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,729 mi
Last recorded163,729 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 163,729 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2016 163,729 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 141,636 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 135,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2013 117,896 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 117,896 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 108,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,559 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 87,559 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 69,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,843 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,370 miles

Both nearside tyres outer walls slightly perished and scrubbed

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,166 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 46,299 miles

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2008 46,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,130 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,779 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 OYZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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