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MA03 DTF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,119 mi
Last recorded171,119 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 DTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 171,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 171,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 164,692 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear shock absorber outer covers loose

Fail 4 Aug 2017 164,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear shock absorber outer covers loose

Pass 11 Aug 2016 156,861 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 156,861 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 150,554 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer cover loose

rear brake pads wearing low and discs deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating and slow in operation

Pass 8 Aug 2014 144,231 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low and some corrosion on discs

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 6 Aug 2014 144,231 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low and some corrosion on discs

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2013 128,501 miles

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

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

some corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

Fail 13 Aug 2013 128,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

some corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2012 114,986 miles

rear gearbox mounting poor

Fail 10 Aug 2012 114,986 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/f inner wing trim loose

rear gearbox mounting poor

Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,498 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 99,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 88,169 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 88,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,660 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 76,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,363 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 63,515 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 58,320 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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MA03 DTF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MA03 DTF, 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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MA03 DTF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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