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GX03 DFC

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,914 mi
Last recorded159,914 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 DFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 159,914 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 156,729 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 154,612 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 151,120 miles

245/40/R18/97Y. OF 4 OR 4 NR new NF 4mm.

Fail 2 May 2019 151,120 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

245/40/R18/97Y. OF 4 OR 4 NR 0 NF 4mm.

Headlamp patterns need polishing.

Pass 1 May 2018 148,752 miles

245/40/R18/97Y. All 4mm.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced A polish of the lens would make it better for next year. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced A polish of the lens would make it better for next year. (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2017 144,610 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 144,610 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,941 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 138,941 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear to wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 135,201 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 135,201 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 121,939 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 114,683 miles

Oil leak

slight distortion offside rear brake

slight play offside driveshaft

Fail 29 Dec 2011 103,241 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 103,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2010 90,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 90,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 79,793 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 72,829 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,910 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 61,910 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut ,not through to cords

Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,909 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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GX03 DFC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX03 DFC, 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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GX03 DFC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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