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OU03 AOW

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,279 mi
Last recorded151,279 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 AOW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 151,279 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 30 Aug 2014 151,279 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 123,399 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in:o/s & n/s track rod end dampers,

Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,171 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 102,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 101,956 miles

some wear on both feonr & rear brake discs

Fail 28 Oct 2011 101,956 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some wear on both feonr & rear brake discs

Fail 30 Oct 2010 81,942 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 81,942 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 59,737 miles

handbrake cable hanging down

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonet saftey catch seizsd

Pass 31 Oct 2009 59,737 miles

bonet saftey catch seizsd

handbrake cable hanging down

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,566 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 42,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,406 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 26,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,386 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 26,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear antirollbar o/s sleve cracked

rear discs slightly corroded

o/s front tyre bauld inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,325 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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OU03 AOW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OU03 AOW, 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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OU03 AOW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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