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OU03 YWM

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,016 mi
Last recorded170,016 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 YWM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 170,016 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 169,997 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 158,097 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency 16% only (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 157,858 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency 16% only (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 144,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seatbelt missing

Fail 30 Sep 2014 144,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seatbelt missing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 133,544 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 118,901 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 105,286 miles

slight play both front lower arm bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,597 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

near side front top wish bone bushes perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside coverd with plastic covers

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,412 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,569 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 44,569 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YWM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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