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MF03 DBU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,639 mi
Last recorded195,639 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 DBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 195,639 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn unevenly

spare tyre worn through

Fail 2 Jun 2014 195,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 11 Jun 2013 186,723 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

both rear brake hoses perished.

coolant below minimum.

o/s/f fog light broken and not working.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 186,723 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

both rear brake hoses perished.

coolant below minimum.

o/s/f fog light broken and not working.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 172,137 miles

centre exhaust baffles loose

front number plate damaged

headlamps didcoloured

offside front fog lamp damaged & not working

Fail 6 Jun 2012 172,137 miles

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

centre exhaust baffles loose

front number plate damaged

headlamps didcoloured

offside front fog lamp damaged & not working

Pass 8 Jun 2011 156,776 miles

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

off side front fog lamp lens broken.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 156,776 miles

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

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

off side front fog lamp lens broken.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 138,586 miles

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

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 26 May 2010 138,215 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,622 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 78,406 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,248 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,248 miles

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

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

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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MF03 DBU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MF03 DBU, 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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MF03 DBU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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