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DG03 TUY

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,456 mi
Last recorded130,456 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 TUY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 130,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 130,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 129,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 129,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 128,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint leading. (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 flexi brake hoses in poor condition. close to core exposure.

all 4 upper inner wishbone bushes perished.

both front lower strut bushes collapsed, may knock.

drivers seat pivots worn. slightly insecure.

washer jets require attention.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 128,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high also obscure. off scale (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high also obscure, off scale. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint leading. (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 flexi brake hoses in poor condition. close to core exposure.

all 4 upper inner wishbone bushes perished.

both front lower strut bushes collapsed, may knock.

drivers seat pivots worn. slightly insecure.

washer jets require attention.

Fail 31 Oct 2015 126,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Forward Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both Front Brake Hoses Perishing --RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Both Front Lower Shock Absorber Bushes Soft / Perishing

Both Rear Brake Hoses Perishing

Exhaust System Corroding / Deteriorating

Front & Rear Anti-Rol Bars Corroding--Rear Anti-Roll Bar Mounts Worn

Front Side Lamps Dim

Headlamp Lenses Discoloured--Beam Pattens Only Just Acceptable--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

N/S/F Brake Pads Seem Low-- Pad Wear Warning Lamp On--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges With Side Wall Damage

O/S/F Tyre Getting Close To Wear Indicators , With Side Wall Damage

Oil Leaks

Sign Of General Corrosion Rear Suspension Components

Stone -chips in Windscreen

Washer aim Poor

Pass 29 Dec 2014 119,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 118,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 110,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2013 110,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2012 104,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 97,484 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 97,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,699 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise all tyre geting low

Pass 4 Aug 2009 81,913 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 111,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 107,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 102,922 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 102,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TUY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TUY, 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 TUY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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