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OU03 FYA

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,787 mi
Last recorded132,787 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 FYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 132,787 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2017 121,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 118,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 115,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 111,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 106,454 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 94,797 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,659 miles

Front brakes judder slightly upon application (esp mode selected) This may be due to a transmission fault and not the brake discs being warped

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Plastic covers fitted to sills

Rear brakes noisy upon application

There is clearly a fault with the drive on the automatic gearbox. Felt when taking up initial drive forwards(engine cool)

Vehicle road tested with Tapley meter and does not pull significantly either to the left or right. However there is clearly a problem with transmission which affect the rolling brake tester (ESP dis-engeged)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 87,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brakes judder slightly upon application (esp mode selected) This may be due to a transmission fault and not the brake discs being warped

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic covers fitted to sills

Rear brakes noisy upon application

There is clearly a fault with the drive on the automatic gearbox. Felt when taking up initial drive forwards(engine cool)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,923 miles

osf tyre on 1.6mm osrtyre on 2mm tread.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 68,923 miles

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

osf tyre on 1.6mm osrtyre on 2mm tread.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 65,771 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 65,771 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 53,671 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 37,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 22,510 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 FYA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

OU03 FYA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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