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EF03 DCU

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,099 mi
Last recorded125,099 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 DCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023 125,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 124,580 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 119,516 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 119,516 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on the inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 115,298 miles

all tyres wearing slightly on the edges

off side front tyre has nail

Fail 22 May 2017 115,298 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all tyres wearing slightly on the edges

off side front tyre has nail

Pass 26 May 2016 110,139 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on the edges

Front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner side

Pass 26 May 2015 105,264 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner side

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on the outre edge

Fail 26 May 2015 105,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner side

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on the outre edge

Fail 28 May 2014 100,319 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 100,319 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,780 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 95,780 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 May 2012 90,924 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres have cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 2 Jun 2010 81,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,783 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,551 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,868 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 38,852 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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EF03 DCU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF03 DCU, 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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EF03 DCU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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