MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms have deteriorated / split bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms have deteriorated / split bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm with shock mounting bush in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms have deteriorated / split bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms have deteriorated / split bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear position lamps appear to bright
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded inside lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded inside lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
cannot clearly see BOTH sides rear inner brake pads wear
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both shoulders wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both shoulders wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system corroded in areas
unable to clearly see BOTH rear inner brake pads wear
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both shoulders wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both shoulders wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust system corroded in areas
unable to clearly see BOTH rear inner brake pads wear
Advice Fuel Treatment As Only Just Met Standards
Center Exhaust Box Corroded
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Heat Shield Loose
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advice Fuel Treatment As Only Just Met Standards
Center Exhaust Box Corroded
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Heat Shield Loose
Rear backbox heat shield insecure
centre exhaust outter skin corroded
EXHAUST CENTRE BOX CORRODED
Nearside Front BOTH TOP SUSPENSION ARMS REAR BUSHES SPLIT
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear EXHAUST BACKBOX HEATSHIELD INSECURE
Offside Front BOTH TOP SUSPENSION ARMS REAR BUSHES SPLIT
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUT OF SHAPE EXCESSIVELY INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
intermidate silencer corroded not holed
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
intermidate silencer corroded not holed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wipers split
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wipers split
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake pads getting low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre is getting low on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake pads getting low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre is getting low on outer edge
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Wipers smear slightly.
Front tyres very worn on inner edges.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
plastic covers over most testible items
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AE52 VBL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 AE52 VBL, 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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AE52 VBL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 January 2003.
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