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AV03 RVC

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

199,406 mi
Last recorded199,406 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 RVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 199,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil seapage from rear Deaf.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 189,794 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 189,789 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 189,684 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front arms shock absorber bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides outers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock dust covers worn

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

slight oil leak

under trays

Pass 29 Jan 2019 183,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 183,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 175,333 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 170,020 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both ends (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly cracked/perished on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 169,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both ends (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly cracked/perished on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 162,469 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 150,347 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2014 139,845 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 128,125 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 114,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 103,413 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 94,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 94,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,935 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 71,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,908 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,845 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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AV03 RVC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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