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DE03 DRV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,198 mi
Last recorded126,198 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 DRV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 126,198 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 26 Jan 2015 123,356 miles

Bolt missing from n/s/r floor brace

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake pads are getting low

Rear brakes are dragging

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 120,187 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 111,221 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 102,955 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 102,955 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 94,524 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 84,922 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 84,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 78,116 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

all brake discs currently have surface corrosion through lack of vehicle use

extensive engine and chassis undershielding in place

slight play in front suspension lower balljoints

the nearside rearmost body flex reducement bar has a bolt missing and the offside has 1 loose bolt

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

windowscreen would benefit from cleaning

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,116 miles

all brake discs currently have surface corrosion through lack of vehicle use

exhaust system is corroded

extensive engine and chassis undershielding in place

slight play in front suspension lower balljoints

the nearside rearmost body flex reducement bar has a bolt missing and the offside has 1 loose bolt

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

windowscreen would benefit from cleaning

Pass 29 Oct 2008 78,061 miles

evidence of slight brake judder on both front wheels

extensive engine covering and undershielding in place

front brake pads are worn

rear brake discs are corroded

slight play in both front lower outer suspension balljoints

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts

Fail 15 Oct 2008 78,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

evidence of slight brake judder on both front wheels

extensive engine covering and undershielding in place

front brake pads are worn

rear brake discs are corroded

slight play in both front lower outer suspension balljoints

wheel trims are fitted to roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts

Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,637 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 64,073 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 55,989 miles

rear pads are low

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 DRV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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