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DB03 AUD

2003 Audi A4

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

160,872 mi
Last recorded160,872 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB03 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 160,872 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 160,872 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 158,268 miles

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 158,268 miles

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 156,302 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 156,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 153,976 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 150,629 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 145,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Rear both tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Nov 2016 145,914 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Rear both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 143,441 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 143,439 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play in rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 139,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 136,091 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2013 136,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 131,626 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 131,622 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 127,325 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 127,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 121,255 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 107,393 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 107,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 99,803 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 77,441 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2006 60,359 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DB03 AUD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DB03 AUD, 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 DB03 AUD registered?

DB03 AUD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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