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DE03 KHU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

185,687 mi
Last recorded185,687 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 185,687 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 185,685 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))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tail light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 180,365 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 180,365 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 175,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 175,029 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 168,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (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 13 Jun 2018 161,071 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 161,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 152,959 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 152,959 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

offside rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 9 Jun 2016 147,430 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 141,827 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 136,085 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

emissions only just met requirement

parking brake cable seems to be in a poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2014 136,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

emissions only just met requirement

parking brake cable seems to be in a poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2013 128,255 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 121,848 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 121,848 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 115,212 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 18 Jun 2010 109,303 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 104,027 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 19 Jun 2009 104,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 4 Jun 2008 99,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 99,581 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 93,972 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,398 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 KHU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KHU, 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 KHU registered?

DE03 KHU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is DE03 KHU safe to buy?

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