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DK03 LKU

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,937 mi
Last recorded132,937 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 LKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 132,937 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 123,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar end bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm inner bushes slitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 123,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar end bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm inner bushes slitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 122,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake sticking on slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2017 120,834 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 118,862 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some vehicle components

Fail 16 Jun 2016 118,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some vehicle components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 116,628 miles

Nearside front track rod end socket spring slightly weak

Offside Front Lower front suspension arm ball joint gaiter split all around but still covers ball joint

Offside front lower shock absorber bush splitting

Washers weak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 116,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front track rod end socket spring slightly weak

Offside Front Lower front suspension arm ball joint gaiter split all around but still covers ball joint

Offside front lower shock absorber bush splitting

Washers weak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 112,434 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 112,434 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 110,215 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp showing

Fail 29 May 2013 110,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp showing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 108,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 103,833 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 103,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,300 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 83,948 miles

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 17 Apr 2008 69,294 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,721 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,428 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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DK03 LKU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LKU, 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 DK03 LKU registered?

DK03 LKU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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