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LV03 DXA

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,984 mi
Last recorded170,984 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 DXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2016 170,984 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear inner (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 169,122 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges of tread

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorating

Floor covers fitted, obscuring some testable items

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight blue smoke emitting from exhaust tail pipe

Wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 17 Sep 2015 169,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges of tread

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorating

Floor covers fitted, obscuring some testable items

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight blue smoke emitting from exhaust tail pipe

Wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 21 Aug 2014 160,437 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 160,423 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 149,932 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 141,936 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 141,936 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 134,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 134,798 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 127,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 145,726 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 145,577 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 136,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 115,022 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 115,020 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 90,741 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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LV03 DXA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LV03 DXA, 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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LV03 DXA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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