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OU03 MZV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,047 mi
Last recorded105,047 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 MZV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 105,047 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms mounting brackets on both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,457 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bracket to suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim

Fail 10 Mar 2020 104,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bracket to suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp dim

Pass 13 Mar 2019 104,135 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip within the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2019 104,131 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip within the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2018 103,349 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,848 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Nearside front and offside front brake hoses very slightly deteriorated

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 76,918 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on tread on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2011 73,689 miles

battery cover insecure

front number plate coming adrift at edges

Fail 13 May 2011 73,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery cover insecure

front number plate coming adrift at edges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 69,111 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,241 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,913 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 58,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

all tyres are on 3 m and slightly perrished

Pass 3 May 2007 55,748 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 50,785 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 50,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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 MZV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

OU03 MZV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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