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DA03 ELU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,702 mi
Last recorded112,702 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ELU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 112,702 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper four, two each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens deteriorated

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 14 Nov 2018 112,686 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper four, two each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens deteriorated

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,166 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper four, two each side (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 7 Nov 2017 107,017 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper four, two each side (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 13 Jun 2016 102,139 miles

slight brake bind o/s........( h/brake )

Fail 13 Jun 2016 102,139 miles

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

slight brake bind o/s........( h/brake )

Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,077 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 81,505 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,334 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,570 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 58,313 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,457 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 51,457 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 43,119 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,505 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 35,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,938 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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DA03 ELU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue 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 DA03 ELU, 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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DA03 ELU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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