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DA03 YHD

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

259,339 mi
Last recorded259,339 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 YHD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 259,339 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 246,151 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 246,150 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 229,866 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 198,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 162,642 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing water

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,306 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges and getting close to legal limit

Fail 1 Oct 2014 137,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges and getting close to legal limit

Pass 3 Oct 2013 121,036 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 121,034 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 106,725 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 106,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,852 miles

Spare tyre defective

service light on

Fail 22 Jul 2011 86,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

service light on

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,149 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 67,033 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 66,959 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 62,978 miles

n/s/f windscreen wiper slightly split

Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,860 miles

plastic skirts fitted to under body not allowing full inspection of steering suspension and brake componants

Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,668 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 YHD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YHD, 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 YHD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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