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DF03 MGZ

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

114,145 mi
Last recorded114,145 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 MGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 114,145 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 114,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor will not stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine noisy

Fail 12 Sep 2018 106,333 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective sealing ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine noisy

Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,994 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 101,994 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle and nsf rim (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 99,929 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 99,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing on rear facing arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,983 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Oct 2014 84,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,852 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 78,852 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 71,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 71,659 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,407 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,442 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 57,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 51,441 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front washers partially blocked

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

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,441 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front washers partially blocked

Rear number plate delaminated

Fail 23 Jul 2008 42,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,902 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,127 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,068 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 26,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DF03 MGZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DF03 MGZ, 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 DF03 MGZ registered?

DF03 MGZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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