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DE03 UOW

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,780 mi
Last recorded212,780 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 UOW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 212,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake may need adjustment

Offside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welding repairs (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake has only just met minimum reqiurements

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 197,505 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

front wings rusty and damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2019 197,463 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

front wings rusty and damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2018 184,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Lower Front Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 184,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Lower Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Lower Front Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 172,015 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2016 163,103 miles

Front Corrosion on both wheel arches

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 153,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre perished

O/S/R Tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 140,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 128,057 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 118,738 miles

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

slight wiper damage to swept area of screen outside A.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 118,731 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

slight wiper damage to swept area of screen outside A.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 103,234 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 103,214 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,501 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 190,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 6 Mar 2010 190,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 20 Mar 2009 171,601 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 152,967 miles

slight judder at front brakes

unable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

Fail 16 Mar 2007 130,290 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 130,290 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 UOW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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