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DN03 YLB

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

254,168 mi
Last recorded254,168 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 YLB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2019 254,168 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing has a jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached engine undertray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2017 249,949 miles

Central Exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wing and wheel arch corroded

Under body trays looose

Fail 14 Nov 2017 249,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wing and wheel arch corroded

Under body trays looose

Pass 10 Nov 2016 240,958 miles

Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Underbody trays loose

Pass 5 Nov 2015 227,195 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 227,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 212,216 miles

Both front wiper baldes split

Brake pad warning lamp on

Centre seat belt clip wrong side of retaining button

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine damp with oil

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear light lense damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertrays damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2014 212,214 miles

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

Both front wiper baldes split

Brake pad warning lamp on

Centre seat belt clip wrong side of retaining button

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine damp with oil

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear light lense damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertrays damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2013 196,918 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 196,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

brake servo operation very poor

Pass 13 Nov 2012 179,891 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 179,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2011 164,202 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front discs scored and worn

Pass 6 Nov 2010 155,048 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 142,543 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 142,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 127,743 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 109,128 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 109,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 90,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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DN03 YLB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN03 YLB, 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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DN03 YLB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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