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DG03 FKH

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

201,574 mi
Last recorded201,574 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FKH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 201,574 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 201,542 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 195,901 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 195,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 189,896 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 189,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tca (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 184,325 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 177,909 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 177,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 172,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

centre exhaust silencer corroding

fuel tank retaining strap corroding

rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2019 172,823 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer corroding

fuel tank retaining strap corroding

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2018 167,021 miles

both front tyres getting worn on inner edge step treads

both rear brake discs have signs of corrosion and uneaven wear detected

both rear tyres getting worn on outer edge step treads detected

centre exhaust silencer has slight corrosion detected

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2018 166,990 miles

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

both front tyres getting worn on inner edge step treads

both rear brake discs have signs of corrosion and uneaven wear detected

both rear tyres getting worn on outer edge step treads detected

centre exhaust silencer has slight corrosion detected

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2017 154,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 154,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 144,820 miles

Front wiper blades split

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 144,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wiper blades split

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 133,643 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 11 Mar 2014 122,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

because there is a cover covering some off the mot items we cannot test them therefore have to assume they are in good working order

Pass 11 Mar 2014 122,442 miles

because there is a cover covering some off the mot items we cannot test them therefore have to assume they are in good working order

Pass 13 Mar 2013 116,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

becouse there is a cover covering some off the mot items we cannot test them therefore have to asume they are in good working order

Fail 11 Mar 2013 116,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

becouse there is a cover covering some off the mot items we cannot test them therefore have to asume they are in good working order

Pass 7 Mar 2012 107,850 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 97,130 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 88,568 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 79,898 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,470 miles

front brake discs look worn

front brake pads worn

imbalance on front brakes

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre getting low(3mm)

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 12 Mar 2007 64,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs look worn

front brake pads worn

imbalance on front brakes

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre getting low(3mm)

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 1 Mar 2006 49,046 miles

drivers door trim damaged

slight corrosion on exhaust

wheels scratched

wiper blades slightly split at ends

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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DG03 FKH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 DG03 FKH, 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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DG03 FKH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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