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DS03 OAW

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,158 mi
Last recorded107,158 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 OAW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 107,158 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 107,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 103,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted brake pipes not fully inspected

Pass 2 Jul 2019 99,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat runner worn

Fail 2 Jul 2019 99,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat runner worn

Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,776 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,822 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,043 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 91,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,095 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front (c) link bush worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,656 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 82,656 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,633 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 79,633 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 76,242 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,242 miles

airbag light on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,838 miles

airbag light on

Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,344 miles

airbag light on

n/s/r tyre has damaged to sidewalls

Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,535 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,239 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 39,746 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 OAW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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