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DF03 TVY

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

212,633 mi
Last recorded212,633 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 212,633 miles

Advise oil leak

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 208,678 miles

ADVISE OIL LEAK

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 208,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 205,163 miles

Advise both front axle tyres wearing on inside edge.

Advise heat shield loose.

Advise o,s rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Advise oil leak.

Fail 6 Aug 2020 205,154 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise both front axle tyres wearing on inside edge.

Advise heat shield loose.

Advise o,s rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Advise oil leak.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 194,081 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 179,762 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 175,357 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2017 175,328 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 172,145 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 172,129 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 167,515 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 155,719 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 Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 140,294 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 140,292 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 123,951 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 110,579 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2010 97,088 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 85,345 miles

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 15 Jul 2008 70,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 70,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 57,211 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,248 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 50,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TVY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

DF03 TVY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DF03 TVY safe to buy?

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