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AO03 YSD

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YSD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 133,065 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 126,778 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 117,014 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 109,694 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexy brake hose's perished

brake pad warning light on

offside rear flexy brake hose perished

Fail 21 Feb 2014 109,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexy brake hose's perished

brake pad warning light on

offside rear flexy brake hose perished

Pass 19 Feb 2013 99,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

both front tyres worn edges

front flexys perished

offside rear tyre worn low on limit inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 89,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2012 89,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,614 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)

front brake discs worn /lipped

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,135 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated.

Rear reegistration plate in poor condition.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 68,135 miles

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

Air bag warning lamp illuminated.

Rear reegistration plate in poor condition.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,152 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,456 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,698 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 27,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oversills and undertrays fitted

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 YSD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YSD, 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 YSD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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