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DV03 XDC

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

332,277 mi
Last recorded332,277 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XDC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2021 332,277 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 Aug 2020 197,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2019 194,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2019 194,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 190,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 186,266 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 186,266 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position Looks like bird poo in the lock mechanism, stopping it from closing!! (6.4.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 161,241 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 147,502 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 147,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 134,408 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 134,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 127,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

tracking check

Pass 22 Jan 2013 126,272 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 126,253 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

nearside front tyre inner edge showing signs of wear

tracking check

Pass 5 Jan 2012 112,026 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear seat belt not checked completely due to child seat fitted at time of test

slight damage to nearside front lower front suspension arm caused by fouling on arch liner trim, all ok at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2010 97,404 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 97,344 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 85,408 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 76,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 67,011 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,171 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 55,483 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links held in by few threads but secure.

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 XDC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DV03 XDC, 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 XDC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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