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OE03 TKJ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

179,875 mi
Last recorded179,875 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 TKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 179,875 miles

rear pads

Pass 11 Sep 2017 176,588 miles

front bumper lower skirt missing

Fail 8 Sep 2017 176,588 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front bumper lower skirt missing

Pass 1 Sep 2016 168,914 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 168,914 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 161,826 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 161,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 152,820 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 145,855 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 145,855 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 137,586 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 137,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 129,138 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 121,049 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 115,917 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 115,917 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

lower front bumper missing

Fail 17 Mar 2009 104,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 104,761 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 85,817 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 85,817 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 68,379 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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OE03 TKJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OE03 TKJ, 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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OE03 TKJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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