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DS03 AED

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,230 mi
Last recorded79,230 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 AED
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,230 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 79,230 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Wheel stud(s) missing One each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 77,833 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 79,525 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 74,325 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 74,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 70,969 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 70,968 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,793 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,399 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,894 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 48,633 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,433 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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DS03 AED is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS03 AED, 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 DS03 AED registered?

DS03 AED is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is DS03 AED safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 AED shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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