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AV03 OPT

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,665 mi
Last recorded174,665 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OPT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 174,665 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions test aborted due to excess smoke on calibration acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both frontmost arm strut mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Clips broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp unit outer lens broken

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring seat arm rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 170,305 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 170,295 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 165,230 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 165,220 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 157,251 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 157,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 152,294 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 146,688 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 146,688 miles

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 May 2013 138,478 miles

All brake discs corroded.

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

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

Slight bind in n/s/f brake.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner sidewall, recommend investigation.

o/s/r light lense damaged.

Fail 29 May 2013 138,474 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

All brake discs corroded.

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight bind in n/s/f brake.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner sidewall, recommend investigation.

o/s/r light lense damaged.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 128,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 128,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 116,190 miles

Damage to outer wall on nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 116,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Damage to outer wall on nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,009 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear close to legal limit

offside front and nearside front wiper blades split

Fail 1 Sep 2009 99,009 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear close to legal limit

offside front and nearside front wiper blades split

Fail 10 Sep 2008 83,986 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

vehicle under covers fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 83,986 miles

vehicle under covers fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,760 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn

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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AV03 OPT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AV03 OPT, 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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AV03 OPT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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