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KA03 ARA

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,428 mi
Last recorded138,428 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 ARA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 138,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 138,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 124,440 miles

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

both beam patterns poor

Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,494 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre getting low

rear pads getting low

Fail 12 Jun 2017 114,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,640 miles

NSR TYRE VERY MUCH ON LIMIT

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 18 Jun 2014 96,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,531 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 90,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,702 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 74,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 66,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

ns electric h/lamp height control innop,evidence of service/repair prior to mot test,coolant level low,battery cover loose,slight corrosion to exhaust system,nsr tyre odd brand,spare tyre worn

various undershields fittede,front parts damaged/temp repair/fixing made,fuel low & warning light on,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered

Pass 13 Jun 2009 56,129 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 56,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,668 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,119 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,089 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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KA03 ARA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KA03 ARA, 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 KA03 ARA registered?

KA03 ARA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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