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DY03 XJV

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,890 mi
Last recorded167,890 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XJV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 167,890 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 149,170 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 146,935 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play front most (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 146,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play front most (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 144,812 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 144,809 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 142,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 133,319 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,351 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 104,192 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 92,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 88,226 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both wiper blades deteriorating

front brake discs scored

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and deteriorating

slight unbalance on front brakes

Fail 4 Aug 2011 88,226 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both wiper blades deteriorating

front brake discs scored

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and deteriorating

slight unbalance on front brakes

Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,022 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,195 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 75,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,143 miles

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

slight unballance on front brakes

Fail 30 Jul 2008 68,143 miles

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

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

slight unballance on front brakes

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,008 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 55,675 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 54,820 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 XJV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XJV, 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 XJV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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