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DGZ 5118

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,863 mi
Last recorded151,863 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 5118
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 151,863 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 146,579 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 144,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 144,681 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 133,643 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 129,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 121,337 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 121,300 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 110,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 101,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 4 May 2010 90,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 90,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 78,551 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,241 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 66,197 miles

play in steering rack on the near side

Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,770 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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DGZ 5118 is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGZ 5118, 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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DGZ 5118 is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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