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AE52 VBL

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,754 mi
Last recorded156,754 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 VBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 156,754 miles

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))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 156,753 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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 153,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 150,864 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 150,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 146,786 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 146,786 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 143,248 miles

Rear backbox heat shield insecure

centre exhaust outter skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2016 138,033 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 132,316 miles

Parking brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Jan 2015 126,091 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 126,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 114,623 miles

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

wipers split

Fail 3 Jan 2014 114,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 103,015 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 103,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 91,658 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,452 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,789 miles

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.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,657 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,896 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,424 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,096 miles

plastic covers over most testible items

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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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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