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DU03 RFX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,866 mi
Last recorded209,866 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 RFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 209,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 194,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 182,553 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 182,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 165,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 155,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre has small splits in side wall but no cords seen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under body covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 155,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre has small splits in side wall but no cords seen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 147,723 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

under body cover

Pass 28 Apr 2015 138,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2015 138,201 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2014 129,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2014 129,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 120,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2013 120,423 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2012 111,787 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 111,786 miles

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

both front links in poor condition

front brake hoses perished

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2011 101,314 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both front link bars in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2010 90,342 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 11 May 2010 90,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 May 2009 77,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres worn low 235-45-17

Pass 16 May 2008 64,844 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 64,499 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2007 53,093 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,785 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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DU03 RFX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU03 RFX, 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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DU03 RFX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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