CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO03 DFX

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,748 mi
Last recorded148,748 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 148,748 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear deteriorated - Recommended Replacement. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror glass cracked. ()

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 146,128 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass cracked. ()

Power steering belt squial on lock to lock checks.

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

Under-bellly pans fitted.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 139,817 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 134,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 129,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 129,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 123,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 115,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 107,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 99,995 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

wiper blades split cleanig ok

Fail 16 Aug 2010 99,995 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

wiper blades split cleanig ok

Pass 1 Sep 2009 91,860 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,275 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on edge

wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 20 Jul 2009 21,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn low on edge

wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 29 Apr 2008 72,772 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r tyre differant speed rated to other vehicles tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,442 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 55,687 miles

Sills,floor pans,brakeand fuel pipes,parts of steering rack,brake master cylinder and servo could not be checked,covered in.

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO03 DFX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AO03 DFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO03 DFX?

You can check the full history of AO03 DFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO03 DFX registered?

AO03 DFX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is AO03 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 DFX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO03 DFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO03 DFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.