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DF03 TZS

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

128,659 mi
Last recorded128,659 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 TZS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 128,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 128,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 12 Jul 2017 119,531 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 119,525 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front arm bush is falling out and allowed arm to move and is hitting strut top mount (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 113,758 miles

Check engine light on.

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

Front tyres worn Inner edges.

Fail 5 Dec 2015 113,758 miles

Check engine light on.

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

Front tyres worn Inner edges.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 110,168 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 110,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 105,291 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 105,022 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil level low.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,712 miles

Airbag light on.

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

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

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

Oil level low

Fail 24 Apr 2012 98,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Airbag light on.

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

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

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

Oil level low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 93,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level below min.

O/s/f tyre flat.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 93,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level below min.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/f tyre flat.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 88,655 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 88,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 80,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 80,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 74,146 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 64,411 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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DF03 TZS is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

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

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