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AF03 JOA

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

250,492 mi
Last recorded250,492 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JOA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 250,492 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 240,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bottom bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides are more white looking than amber (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer side wall

exhaust heat shield broken and rattling

Fail 25 Nov 2016 240,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bottom bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides are more white looking than amber (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp insecure affecting the aim (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer side wall

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

exhaust heat shield broken and rattling

Pass 20 Nov 2015 227,224 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 213,015 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 213,010 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 204,451 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 204,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 194,337 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 179,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

restricted visibility due to plastic sill cocers & vehicle under panels.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 167,668 miles

restricted visibility due to plastic sillcovers & vehicle under panels.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 167,649 miles

restricted visibility due to plastic sii covers & vehicle under panels.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,741 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 141,307 miles

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers & vehicle under panels.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 141,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers & vehicle under panels.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 133,144 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 119,920 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 101,718 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 85,757 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 82,333 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 82,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 72,070 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 67,436 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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AF03 JOA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF03 JOA, 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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AF03 JOA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AF03 JOA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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