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DV03 ONS

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,366 mi
Last recorded165,366 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 ONS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 165,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 163,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 May 2019 163,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2018 161,981 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

multi chip on screen

Fail 9 May 2018 161,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

multi chip on screen

Pass 11 May 2017 160,553 miles

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

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

engine & underbody covers fitted limiting full inspection some areas

Fail 11 May 2017 160,553 miles

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

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

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

engine & underbody covers fitted limiting full inspection some areas

Pass 2 Jun 2015 151,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 31 May 2014 143,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 134,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 126,712 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 115,969 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 115,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear numnber plate lamp dull

Pass 20 Apr 2010 105,021 miles

Collars cracked on rear anti roll bar

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 96,145 miles

Collars cracked on rear anti roll bar

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 87,074 miles

Centre Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 70,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wiper rubber end splitting, engine undertray damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2007 70,059 miles

n/s wiper rubber end splitting, engine undertray damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,782 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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DV03 ONS is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DV03 ONS, 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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DV03 ONS is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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