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DE03 DPZ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

146,707 mi
Last recorded146,707 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 DPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 146,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 144,345 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 142,103 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 137,989 miles

Exhaust sleeve not expected to last

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 134,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 132,952 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 126,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 119,737 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,954 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 104,343 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 MM (3.5.1g)

both front and both rear brake hoses starting to crack

both front and n/s/r tyres worn at inner and outer edges

Fail 9 Apr 2015 101,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 101,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 97,189 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,381 miles

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

slight oil leak/suspect propshaft seal

Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,349 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 90,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 86,142 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,142 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,915 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,152 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,384 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,941 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 30,104 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 DPZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPZ, 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 DE03 DPZ registered?

DE03 DPZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is DE03 DPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 DPZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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