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DS03 GWK

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,220 mi
Last recorded172,220 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 GWK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 172,220 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 172,220 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2016 159,179 miles

Oil leak ()

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

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2016 159,179 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 133,458 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 114,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 95,408 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 79,400 miles

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

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

offside number plate light dim

Fail 23 Aug 2011 71,661 miles

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

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

n/s/r coil spring not in correct position

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,661 miles

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

n/s/r coil spring not in correct position

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,090 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 59,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,564 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 43,564 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 32,189 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,189 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,986 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 21,986 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,873 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,095 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 GWK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

DS03 GWK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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