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DS03 EXG

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

180,471 mi
Last recorded180,471 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 EXG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 180,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 170,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 21 Jun 2017 160,307 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 149,682 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 149,617 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 142,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 134,805 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 124,340 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 112,529 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 101,216 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 101,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 89,941 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 89,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 77,953 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,552 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 56,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 30 May 2006 50,265 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 EXG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXG, 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 EXG registered?

DS03 EXG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is DS03 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 EXG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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