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FY03 DYM

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,640 mi
Last recorded196,640 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 DYM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 196,640 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 186,212 miles

Advise n,s front and o,s rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2015 173,870 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 173,867 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (Front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f (Front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade missing n/s (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper blade missing o/s (8.2.2)

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tail gate wont open

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2014 150,741 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 149,158 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 137,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 27 Nov 2013 137,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Fail 16 Nov 2012 127,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 127,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 115,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 103,296 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 103,233 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,914 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,900 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,017 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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FY03 DYM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FY03 DYM, 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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FY03 DYM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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