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EK03 OTZ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,311 mi
Last recorded157,311 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 OTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 157,311 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 157,308 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 157,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 154,802 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres low tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 150,039 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 149,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 140,039 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 129,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 118,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,857 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,315 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,339 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 72,869 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,286 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,810 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 35,768 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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EK03 OTZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EK03 OTZ, 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 EK03 OTZ registered?

EK03 OTZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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