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DG03 VHX

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

237,170 mi
Last recorded237,170 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 VHX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 237,170 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 237,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 223,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 213,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 203,949 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 197,515 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 190,156 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Fail 11 Jul 2018 190,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 21 Jul 2017 178,323 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

front brake pads getting low

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2017 178,323 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 165,399 miles

both rear bump stops perished

Fail 23 Jul 2016 165,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working bulb holder appears corroded (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 15 Jul 2015 156,133 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 139,526 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 130,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 130,195 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 120,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 111,195 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 111,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 101,967 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 98,558 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2008 90,988 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 82,428 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 82,428 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All tyres slightly worn on outside edge.

Wipper blade slightly split.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,292 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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DG03 VHX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VHX, 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 DG03 VHX registered?

DG03 VHX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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