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AY03 OSG

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,486 mi
Last recorded88,486 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OSG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 88,486 miles

Front both front brake hoses slightly perished

Nearside number plate light inoperative

Fail 30 Jan 2019 88,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front both front brake hoses slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside number plate light inoperative

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 85,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Portable device mount ()

Nearside Front Tyre has small cut in sidewall

Offside Rear Position light 1 of 2 working

Pass 4 Feb 2017 80,523 miles

tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,155 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,112 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 69,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,618 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 67,618 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,394 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 65,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both front tyres worn heavily inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 61,175 miles

O/S/F side light faulty

Rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,389 miles

O/S/F sie light dim

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 57,379 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

O/S/F sie light dim

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,354 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,261 miles

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2007 35,946 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 35,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Spare tyre low on pressure

Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,892 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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AY03 OSG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY03 OSG, 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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What year was AY03 OSG registered?

AY03 OSG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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