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AF03 TFA

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,933 mi
Last recorded163,933 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 TFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 163,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlight image just visible

Offside headlight image just visible

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 163,926 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlight image just visible

Offside headlight image just visible

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 163,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on wheel arch on right hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 148,782 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 148,782 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 141,893 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2017 140,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2016 132,356 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil dipstick top collar broken

Fail 18 Oct 2016 132,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil dipstick top collar broken

Pass 21 Oct 2015 123,440 miles

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

HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLITTING ON INSIDE WALL AND EDGE OF TREAD

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

brake pad warning light on dash

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn / deteriorated on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 115,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE QUITE BADLY PERISHED ON INSIDE AND OUTER EDGES

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads showing wear

headlight lenses deteriorating [starting to affect beam image]

nearside and offside track rod ends have slight play in rubber sleeves

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inside and outer edges

rear brakes showing wear and sticking slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 98,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,447 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 80,271 miles

235 45 17 V

EML ON

FRONT DISCS PITTED AND RUSTY

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE VALVE PERISHED

Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,491 miles

very strong advisory that the rear inner brake pads are worn to the limit (advise replacement)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,587 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 57,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise tracking is checked

offside front tyre worn to limit and has several cuts in tread advise replacement

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,180 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,726 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,355 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 TFA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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