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OU03 HGM

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,009 mi
Last recorded167,009 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 HGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2016 167,009 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread BROKEN (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 20 Aug 2014 164,683 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 164,679 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 148,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 131,916 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 131,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 113,782 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 113,782 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 96,972 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 96,972 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,790 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 63,790 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,379 miles

drivers wiper blade split

Pass 9 Sep 2006 40,972 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 HGM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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