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OU03 MFA

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,439 mi
Last recorded206,439 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 MFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 206,439 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 206,323 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 196,114 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 184,626 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 184,362 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 178,914 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 178,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 164,486 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 156,057 miles

windscreen damaged

front antiroll bar bushes worn

front brake discs corroded

front brake discs slight distortion

front exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

left rear wheel slight buckle

rear brake flexi hoses cracked

rear brake pads worn close to limit

suspension corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 156,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front antiroll bar bushes worn

front brake discs corroded

front brake discs slight distortion

front exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

left rear wheel slight buckle

rear brake flexi hoses cracked

rear brake pads worn close to limit

suspension corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2015 150,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front brake flexi hoses cracked

left rear wheel rim damaged

rear brake pads worn

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2014 142,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar link rod bushes worn

front tyre sidewalls cracked

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

right front wheel slight buckle

right headlamp damp

windscreen damaged in B zone

Pass 6 Feb 2013 131,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake flexi hoses cracked

rear tyre treads worn 2.3+2.4mm

windscreen damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2013 131,977 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

rear brake flexi hoses cracked

rear tyre treads worn 2.3+2.4mm

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2012 120,737 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake discs slight distortion

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2011 111,016 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2011 111,016 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2010 104,121 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 86,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,629 miles

Rear anti-roll bar split

Fail 24 Apr 2006 59,629 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear anti-roll bar split

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 MFA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

OU03 MFA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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