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DS03 OEL

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

223,885 mi
Last recorded223,885 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 223,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 220,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 214,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 207,458 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both Brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 199,007 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 199,007 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 189,385 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 170,884 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 170,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 153,485 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 136,611 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 119,638 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 101,561 miles

unable to assess floor fully due to plasic covers

Pass 29 Jun 2009 85,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 65,928 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,871 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,854 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 OEL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

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

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