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DY03 LZD

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,488 mi
Last recorded154,488 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 LZD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 154,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 143,379 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 143,763 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 133,406 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 126,718 miles

Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 16 May 2014 126,583 miles

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

Inner Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 May 2013 118,178 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 109,356 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 98,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

drivers seat worn/play

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wall worn/poor

nearside wiper poor/torn

Fail 13 May 2011 98,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

drivers seat worn/play

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wall worn/poor

nearside wiper poor/torn

Pass 14 May 2010 88,325 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 88,325 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 78,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 71,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 61,044 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 51,867 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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DY03 LZD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY03 LZD, 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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DY03 LZD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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