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DC03 DZP

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,753 mi
Last recorded149,753 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 DZP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 149,753 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 131,693 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 121,607 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 121,607 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 110,213 miles

aircon. belt tansiner noisy.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 110,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

aircon. belt tansiner noisy.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,299 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 91,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,482 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 74,096 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

Fail 23 Feb 2009 74,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

Fail 23 Feb 2009 74,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,641 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,957 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 47,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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DC03 DZP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DC03 DZP, 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 DC03 DZP registered?

DC03 DZP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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