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DF03 MHL

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

216,933 mi
Last recorded216,933 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 MHL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 216,933 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 216,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 209,319 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 181,882 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 181,882 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 156,606 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 156,606 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 144,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 136,874 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 132,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 132,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 126,233 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 126,233 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 120,591 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 120,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 114,337 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 114,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2013 107,419 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 107,419 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 95,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn {both sides}

Pass 18 Aug 2011 82,301 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,216 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,935 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,959 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 44,142 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,142 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,477 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 34,477 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 1.9 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM

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 MHL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MHL, 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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DF03 MHL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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