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DY03 XJP

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

217,295 mi
Last recorded217,295 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 217,295 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 217,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 203,524 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 190,908 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 179,193 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 175,166 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top suspension arm bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 175,166 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top suspension arm bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 170,826 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 168,504 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 168,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 161,335 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 148,917 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 148,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 139,232 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 128,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are starting to perish in the tread

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 121,262 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly deterioarted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs (visually) slightly worn

Rear seat base insicure

Slight damage to offside rear lamp unit

Both front brake pads incorrect size for brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2011 121,262 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly deterioarted

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs (visually) slightly worn

Rear seat base insicure

Slight damage to offside rear lamp unit

Both front brake pads incorrect size for brake discs

Pass 6 May 2010 110,858 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,704 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 77,011 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,084 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 42,403 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 XJP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XJP, 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 DY03 XJP registered?

DY03 XJP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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