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OU03 TXS

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,689 mi
Last recorded195,689 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 TXS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 195,689 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 190,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 185,057 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection for certain component

Pass 24 Jul 2015 180,592 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 180,592 miles

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

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 173,956 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 173,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 167,272 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 167,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 159,845 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 159,845 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 150,937 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 150,937 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 141,331 miles

front number plate slight damage

nearside front suspension lower rear arm inner bushe slight play & movement !!!

nearside front tyre just above 1.6mm tread depth !!!

nearside rear indicator started to fade up !!!

nearside rear tyre worn on tread section (step pattern)

offside front tyre started to crack & perishe on tread section !!!

offside rear tyre on just above 1.6mm tread depth !!!

Pass 6 Aug 2009 133,540 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 133,539 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine management light on

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 26 Jul 2008 105,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 78,634 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 78,634 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 58,731 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 TXS is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

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

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