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AY03 OSR

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

205,442 mi
Last recorded205,442 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OSR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 205,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link fouling suspension arm

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front anti roll bar link fouling suspension arm

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

Undertray fitted,not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2022 205,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front anti roll bar link fouling suspension arm

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front anti roll bar link fouling suspension arm

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

Undertray fitted,not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2021 199,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 199,701 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 195,948 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 188,762 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 176,756 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 176,756 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 161,762 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 161,762 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 144,396 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 144,396 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 125,040 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 125,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 95,995 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 95,992 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,430 miles

o/s/r brake pads very low

o/s/r tyre depth very low

Fail 13 Mar 2012 86,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower front arm outer ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,295 miles

both front lower front arm outer ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,403 miles

o/s front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Fail 11 Mar 2011 79,402 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 10 Mar 2010 72,730 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 72,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,428 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,273 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 51,096 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 51,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 38,219 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 OSR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 OSR, 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 OSR registered?

AY03 OSR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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