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DE03 ZKN

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,903 mi
Last recorded167,903 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ZKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 167,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 145,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake react arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake react arm (2.4.G.2)

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise front brakes imbalanced on initial application

advise items moved from view prior to test

advise n/s and o/s/r indicators aprox 70% white

advise n/s/r brake sticking on

advise n/s/r number plate light not very bright

advise o/s and n/s/f tyre bald on inside edges and small cuts present in treads

advise o/s/f backpart of subframe becoming corroded wher brake react arm mounts

Fail 26 Sep 2014 137,174 miles

ADVISE O/S/F SUBFRAME WHERE LOWER REAR SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTS IS BECOMING CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 137,174 miles

ADVISE O/S/F SUBFRAME WHERE LOWER REAR SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTS IS BECOMING CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 134,852 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 134,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 132,247 miles

front wipers smearing

n/s number plate light dim

Pass 28 Sep 2011 129,807 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE HAS A DAMAGED OUTTER SIDE WALL

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE VERY CORRODED

REAR OFFSIDE TYRE IS GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 30 Sep 2010 123,372 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 116,762 miles

nearside rear disc corroded slightly

offside rear disc corroded slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2008 109,581 miles

both front brake disc inner faces worn,scored and corroded

both front tyres underinflated

both front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 28 Aug 2008 109,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake disc inner faces worn,scored and corroded

both front tyres underinflated

both front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 18 Sep 2007 105,603 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 98,842 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 ZKN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ZKN, 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 ZKN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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