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DE03 OJF

2003 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

244,771 mi
Last recorded244,771 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 OJF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 244,771 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rewards arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rewards arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bushes /ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 241,329 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2024 240,030 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 240,009 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 238,568 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 238,544 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 237,858 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 237,858 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 236,464 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 224,045 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 224,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 208,049 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 208,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 193,193 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 181,998 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 181,998 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 176,272 miles

Centre exhaust shield insecure

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front brake flexi hose slight deterioration

Nearside rear shock absorber slight dampness around seal

Offside rear brake disc showing signs of overheating (brake not binding on test)

Oil leak stains on engine

Fail 25 Jun 2015 176,272 miles

Centre exhaust shield insecure

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake flexi hose slight deterioration

Nearside rear shock absorber slight dampness around seal

Offside rear brake disc showing signs of overheating (brake not binding on test)

Oil leak stains on engine

Pass 28 Jun 2014 164,253 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 150,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 150,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 140,661 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 140,661 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 131,157 miles

Both rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 131,157 miles

Both rear brake disc's corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2010 122,889 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 114,694 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 114,694 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 99,261 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,014 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 66,893 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 OJF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 OJF, 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 OJF registered?

DE03 OJF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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