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AO03 UVN

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

227,468 mi
Last recorded227,468 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UVN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 227,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 223,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 223,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper slightly smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 220,447 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 220,447 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 213,608 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 213,607 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 205,543 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 198,297 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S Rears (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 198,297 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S Rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 189,944 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 178,487 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 168,568 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 159,237 miles

front brake hoses perished

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2013 159,237 miles

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

front brake hoses perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 148,444 miles

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

offside rear brake dragging slightly but not detecting bind on brake test

Pass 11 Jun 2012 141,325 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 126,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both anti-roll bar droplink end bushes deteriorated slightly

nsf brake flexi hose starting to perish (slight)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 110,844 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 110,844 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 93,811 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 79,286 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 79,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 64,982 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 50,582 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 UVN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UVN, 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 UVN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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