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DL03 EZZ

2003 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

228,860 mi
Last recorded228,860 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 EZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 228,860 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective PEDAL HARD VERY LITTLE PRESSURE (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES AT REAR MOUNT AREA (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALSO VARIOUS SUROUNDING COMPONANTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 24 Oct 2021 220,109 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring worn ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH AND SOME SURROUNDING COMPONANTS ALSO SOME SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front under trays damaged

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Oct 2020 216,692 miles

Both rear shock absorbers has slight damage to external casing

Coil spring worn all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Servo appears to have low pressure

front under trays damaged

oil leak

sub frame corroded front and rear

sub frame slightly damaged front

Fail 22 Oct 2020 216,692 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and some surounding componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SERVO APPEARS TO HAVE LOW PRESSURE

trays / covers obscuring some testable items

Fail 18 Oct 2020 216,559 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METAL TO METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and some surounding componants (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SERVO APPEARS TO HAVE LOW PRESSURE

trays / covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Oct 2019 207,042 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2018 195,023 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 189,286 miles

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

Offside Front slight rumble in wheel bearing

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 189,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front slight rumble in wheel bearing

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 182,582 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 182,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 176,117 miles

2x child seats fitted to rear seats

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 176,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

2x child seats fitted to rear seats

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 169,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 162,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 156,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2011 147,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 137,732 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 137,732 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 134,029 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 129,448 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 124,488 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 114,761 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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DL03 EZZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in White 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 DL03 EZZ, 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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DL03 EZZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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