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DE03 AHD

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,869 mi
Last recorded109,869 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 AHD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 109,869 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,448 miles

o s front wheel arch corrieded

Fail 13 Jul 2020 106,448 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

o s front wheel arch corrieded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 100,760 miles

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

Front both wings corrded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,195 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 93,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,058 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 87,058 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 79,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,037 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 66,516 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,800 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 49,767 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 49,767 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2009 45,717 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,717 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 42,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,121 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 25,042 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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DE03 AHD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DE03 AHD, 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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DE03 AHD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is DE03 AHD safe to buy?

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