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DC03 EVR

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,234 mi
Last recorded159,234 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 EVR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 159,234 miles

Both front anti roll 'c' links bushes worn/deteriorated

Both front upper control arm bushes deteriorating

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Various body damage

Fail 23 Mar 2023 159,234 miles

Both front anti roll 'c' links bushes worn/deteriorated

Both front upper control arm bushes deteriorating

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Various body damage

Pass 29 Mar 2022 155,795 miles

Both front upper arm bushes deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil *** strong advise *** (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various body damage

Fail 29 Mar 2022 155,795 miles

Both front upper arm bushes deteriorating

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil *** strong advise *** (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various body damage

Pass 1 Sep 2021 153,752 miles

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

Nearside front upper trailing suspension arm bush deteriorating

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 153,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside front upper trailing suspension arm bush deteriorating

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 150,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 147,714 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 143,781 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked & perished (205/55/16)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 143,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked & perished (205/55/16)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 140,471 miles

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2016 137,107 miles

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

child seat fitted to rear

Fail 10 Aug 2016 137,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 19 Aug 2015 132,643 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 127,397 miles

nearside front fog lamp damaged + various body damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2014 127,397 miles

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

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

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged + various body damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2013 124,337 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 118,489 miles

both front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

front brake discs corroding

headlamp switch faulty

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear brake discs corroding

traction light on

Fail 10 Aug 2012 118,489 miles

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

both front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

front brake discs corroding

headlamp switch faulty

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear brake discs corroding

traction light on

Pass 20 Aug 2011 112,828 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 112,874 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 104,590 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 104,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2009 94,998 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 94,998 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 87,273 miles

Nearside front tyre slight outer wall damage

Nearside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2008 87,273 miles

Nearside front tyre slight outer wall damage

Nearside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2007 79,224 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 79,224 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 87,745 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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DC03 EVR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EVR, 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 EVR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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