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AO03 DFA

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

241,024 mi
Last recorded241,024 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 241,024 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 241,023 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 240,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 239,608 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 225,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screen scratched

undertrays broken

Pass 21 Aug 2013 209,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 209,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 190,135 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 190,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 177,352 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 177,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 flexi brake hoses slightly deteriated

o/s inner tale light not working

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2010 153,520 miles

other chips in swept area but smaller than 10mm

Fail 19 Mar 2010 153,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

other chips in swept area but smaller than 10mm

Pass 20 Feb 2009 139,182 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

battery cover insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2009 139,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

battery cover insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2008 129,378 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S Wiper Blade has a small split but clears screen OK.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 119,497 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted to entire underside of vehicle

recommend wheel alignment check due to uneven tyre wear

Fail 16 Feb 2006 91,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

underbody covered by under shields

Pass 16 Feb 2006 91,278 miles

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

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

underbody covered by under shields

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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AO03 DFA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AO03 DFA, 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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AO03 DFA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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