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OU03 AYM

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,377 mi
Last recorded138,377 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 138,377 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 138,377 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 136,237 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 3 Feb 2017 136,237 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 30 Jan 2016 134,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread. o/s/r tyre has cuts in tread and perished.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 134,299 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread. o/s/r tyre has cuts in tread and perished.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 132,202 miles

both rear tyres cut in tread 235x45x17

Fail 23 Jan 2015 132,202 miles

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

both rear tyres cut in tread 235x45x17

Pass 2 Jan 2014 125,781 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 125,781 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2013 115,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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)

o/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 115,331 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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)

o/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 104,614 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 104,415 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 96,353 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 96,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 86,888 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 77,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 69,082 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 69,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 55,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear washer in opp

Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,524 miles

slight damage windscreen

undertrays fitted

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 AYM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU03 AYM registered?

OU03 AYM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is OU03 AYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU03 AYM shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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