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AO03 DFF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,149 mi
Last recorded155,149 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DFF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 155,149 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 155,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 154,047 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 146,336 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 140,877 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip stone (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges and all tyres has pershing cracks

misting of oil under the car

Pass 11 Feb 2016 135,410 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 128,353 miles

both rear brake hoses deteriorated not to excess

o/s/f brake hose deteriorated not to excess

o/s/f headlamp loose not insecure

undertray damaged

windscreen zone B chipped less than 10mm

Fail 5 Nov 2014 128,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroded

both front upper suspension arm bushes perished and split

eml on

offside front brake hose perished

oil leak

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 26 Nov 2013 122,764 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre has been run flat

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 122,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre has been run flat

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 114,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 103,443 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 103,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 97,680 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,014 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 90,014 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 80,824 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 80,822 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 70,939 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,462 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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AO03 DFF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO03 DFF, 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 DFF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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