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FD03 DDV

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,031 mi
Last recorded128,031 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 128,031 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 110,388 miles

Advise front axle brake discs corroded.

Advise front axle brake pads getting low.

Advise play in both front link rods.

Advise play in o,s front wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,079 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 103,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 99,367 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 90,199 miles

Nearside Front Advise slight play in track rod end

Offside Rear Tyre worn low

Fail 13 Jul 2017 90,190 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Advise slight play in track rod end

Offside Rear Tyre worn low

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,006 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,006 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,483 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 76,483 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 71,596 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,070 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 67,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 61,357 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,211 miles

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

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

advise damage to n/s/r sill

Fail 8 Jul 2009 49,211 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise damage to n/s/r sill

Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,685 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 44,685 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,940 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 37,940 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2006 30,187 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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FD03 DDV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FD03 DDV, 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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FD03 DDV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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