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DG03 YCM

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

224,073 mi
Last recorded224,073 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 224,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 205,345 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 204,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

play evident in o/s/f steering inner tie-rod. recommend renewal

unable to open bonnet to check underbonnet systems

Pass 16 Mar 2018 187,282 miles

Ball joint has slight play both s/rack inner arm joints worn slightly (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 187,281 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Ball joint has slight play both s/rack inner arm joints worn slightly (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 171,048 miles

exhaust middle box is heavily corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 171,048 miles

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

exhaust middle box is heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre tread is worn very low. recommend renewal

Pass 4 Mar 2016 160,510 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 150,347 miles

n/s front brake sliught bind evident

Fail 3 Mar 2015 150,347 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s front brake sliught bind evident

Pass 28 Feb 2014 135,552 miles

exhaust mid section is heavily corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 135,537 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust mid section is heavily corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 120,477 miles

both front brake flexys are heavily cracked recomened renewal

both front tyres slight wearing to inner edge

both rear brake flexys have slight cracking evident

front inner brake discs worn unable to asses both front inner brake pads for wear

Pass 2 Mar 2012 105,067 miles

exhaust middle box corroded

play evident in steering rack assembly

Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,459 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,558 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,482 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 48,056 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 48,055 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,086 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,806 miles

brake warning light on.

front brake pads wearing low. †rear brake pads wearing low. †front tyres low on tread.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,202 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 33,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 YCM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YCM, 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 YCM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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