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DS03 OAV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

234,047 mi
Last recorded234,047 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 OAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 234,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2017 234,047 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2016 228,079 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 228,040 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 221,528 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 214,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 202,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2012 193,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2012 193,598 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2011 185,751 miles

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

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

unable to fully asses brake pipes due to floor covers fitted

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 173,780 miles

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

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

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

unable to fully asses rear brake pipes due to underside floor covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 160,996 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 147,545 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 147,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 140,921 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 134,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 134,634 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 OAV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DS03 OAV, 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 OAV registered?

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

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