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AO03 ULB

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,388 mi
Last recorded143,388 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ULB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 143,388 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 143,386 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 139,596 miles

Central exhaust silencer in poor condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 139,596 miles

Central exhaust silencer in poor condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 133,042 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 133,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 127,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 122,272 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition/center silencer outer casing corroded away

Pass 11 Apr 2019 115,710 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 115,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 108,151 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 108,151 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,857 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 98,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,429 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 84,429 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 80,557 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,830 miles

Brake pad wear indicator is amber indicating pad wear, further inspection of brakes recommended.

plastic covers (shields) under vehicle front to rear preventing full view for inspection.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 73,828 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML light stays on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil level low.

mirror hanger more than 40mm in driver view area removed.

plastic covers (shields) under vehicle front to rear preventing full view for inspection.

smell of engine fumes around engine area.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,407 miles

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

engine oil level low.

o/s/r indicator bulb faded.

Pass 11 May 2011 58,978 miles

engine oil level low.

Pass 19 May 2010 51,802 miles

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

Oil level low.

Rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 27 May 2009 45,456 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 40,634 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 33,749 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,074 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 ULB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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