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DC03 EVV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

315,091 mi
Last recorded315,091 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 EVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 315,091 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounts/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust centre section corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres slight wear inner edges

offside front wheel arch corroded not jagged

rear wiper arm missing

unable to inspect full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Fail 4 Sep 2026 315,091 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounts/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust centre section corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres slight wear inner edges

offside front wheel arch corroded not jagged

rear wiper arm missing

unable to inspect full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Pass 7 Aug 2025 304,343 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock shroud loose

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock shroud loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake lines

Fail 4 Aug 2025 304,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock shroud loose

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock shroud loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake lines

Pass 8 Aug 2024 300,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre and rear corroded

nearside rear light cluster slight damage

offside and nearside inner wings around shock absorbers corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2024 300,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre and rear corroded

nearside rear light cluster slight damage

offside and nearside inner wings around shock absorbers corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2023 297,826 miles

Both rear shock shrouds insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust centre outer skin badly corroded

front exhaust sleeve cracked system still secure

gearbox oil leak

rear subframe heavily corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2023 297,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear shock shrouds insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust centre outer skin badly corroded

front exhaust sleeve cracked system still secure

gearbox oil leak

rear subframe heavily corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 292,899 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2022 292,870 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2021 287,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower front (shock absorber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front upper (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front (shock absorber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Jul 2020 280,029 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 269,670 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front outer c.v boot slightly deteriorated

offside rear silencer has slight leak of gases

rear sub frame corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 258,855 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust center and rear corroded

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm worn on both edges just legal

offside nearside rear chassie sections corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2018 258,480 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust center and rear corroded

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm worn on both edges just legal

offside nearside rear chassie sections corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 248,734 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

front brake discs slight wear

offside and nearside rear tyres 3 mm

offside front tyre slight wear edges

rear chassis sections slight corrosion

rear subframe/axle beam slight corrosion

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2017 248,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

front brake discs slight wear

offside and nearside rear tyres 3 mm

offside front tyre slight wear edges

rear chassis sections slight corrosion

rear subframe/axle beam slight corrosion

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 237,230 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam corroded

slight wear on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2016 237,228 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam corroded

slight wear on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 226,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust centre bracket broken but exhaust secure

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 214,468 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre section corroded

rear brake discs worn

slight corrosion on front coil springs

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2013 205,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight corrosion on exhaust centre

slight tear in both wiper blades

Fail 25 Jul 2013 205,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight corrosion on exhaust centre

slight tear in both wiper blades

Pass 16 Jul 2012 193,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre section corroded

slight tear in offside wiper blade

Fail 13 Jul 2012 193,794 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre section corroded

slight tear in offside wiper blade

Pass 26 Jul 2011 183,252 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre outter skin corroded

unable to check full length of outter sills/brake pipes/fuel pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 171,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 158,716 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 158,667 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 143,616 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2007 114,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 87,820 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 EVV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 EVV, 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 EVV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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