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OU03 CTV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,270 mi
Last recorded79,270 miles
Recorded on31 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 CTV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2021 79,270 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW & WORN AT EDGES

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light low output

front brake discs corroded at edges

general corrosion taking place to underside

stone chips & marks in windscreen

Fail 28 May 2021 79,270 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW & WORN AT EDGES

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear number plate light low output

front brake discs corroded at edges

general corrosion taking place to underside

stone chips & marks in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2020 77,969 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge & outer wall worn.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade wrong size (moves off screen)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 77,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT TO CORDS OUTER WALL ALSO TYRE CRACKED CLOSE TO EXCESS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED CLOSE TO EXCESS.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED CLOSE TO EXCESS ALSO OUTER WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge & outer wall worn.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade wrong size (moves off screen)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,239 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner (Clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer (Inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding when rotated by hand

Seat belt retracting mechanism not retracting fully(Benefit of doubt

Wipers working very slowly when operated, Will not speed up to faster mode (Recommend attention soon

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,830 miles

Front bonnet paint faded and peeling / marked

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension arms ball joints and rubber bushes seem well worn

Fail 20 Apr 2018 73,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front bonnet paint faded and peeling / marked

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension arms ball joints and rubber bushes seem well worn

Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,767 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

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)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2017 71,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,841 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroding.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Recommend attention soon. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Recommend attention soon. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Under trays.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 65,140 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 65,140 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,655 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,726 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 49,886 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 49,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,507 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,406 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,986 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,601 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 CTV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CTV, 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 CTV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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