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KS03 DBV

2003 Audi A4

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

187,112 mi
Last recorded187,112 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 DBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 187,112 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 187,112 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 182,321 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 165,744 miles

Nearside Front diesel leak off pipes damp but no obvious leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 165,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front diesel leak off pipes damp but no obvious leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 159,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

under body corrosion in places

Pass 17 Dec 2020 151,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 144,990 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 144,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 137,736 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 128,901 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 119,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 112,539 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 112,539 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 103,187 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 91,119 miles

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

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,823 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 85,823 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,419 miles

plastic covers on outer sills and underside of vehicle

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 67,270 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 67,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,582 miles

both number plates poor

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fluid leak under vehicle probably air con

plastic covers under car and on sills

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,475 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,848 miles

unable to inspect sills thoroughly due to plastic covers

Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,004 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 26,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KS03 DBV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KS03 DBV, 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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KS03 DBV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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