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AY03 YDJ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,160 mi
Last recorded137,160 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 137,160 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 137,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 124,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 123,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 97,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 97,252 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 96,143 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 87,004 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 78,365 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 72,149 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,285 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,379 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 54,379 miles

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

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 YDJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

AY03 YDJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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