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DC03 EVG

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,953 mi
Last recorded136,953 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 EVG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 136,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear most lower arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear most lower arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Lower arm mount (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 130,687 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F AND BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 130,687 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM FRONT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F AND BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 120,339 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 108,623 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,735 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 103,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corroded front & rear discs.

screen cracked in zone A .not in drivers view.

tyres worn to limits.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 101,183 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 96,220 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,813 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 87,795 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 87,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 83,281 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 78,849 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 72,259 miles

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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 EVG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EVG, 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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DC03 EVG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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