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DK03 DBV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

145,332 mi
Last recorded145,332 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 DBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 145,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2013 145,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 11 Aug 2012 129,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 129,026 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 116,928 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted to u/side of vehicle front to rear

wiper speed slow

Pass 25 Jun 2011 116,928 miles

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

covers fitted to u/side of vehicle front to rear

wiper speed slow

Pass 4 Jun 2010 105,244 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 105,244 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 88,788 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 88,788 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 71,749 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 71,749 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 58,296 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,364 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 38,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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DK03 DBV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DK03 DBV, 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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DK03 DBV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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