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OU03 APF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,435 mi
Last recorded177,435 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 APF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 177,435 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 177,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 165,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 165,323 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 155,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 154,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 140,874 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 140,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 121,137 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 101,515 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2013 101,515 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 72,723 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,851 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 49,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 49,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,203 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 28,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,810 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,206 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 APF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 APF, 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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What year was OU03 APF registered?

OU03 APF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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