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AF03 TFU

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

203,101 mi
Last recorded203,101 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 TFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 203,101 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 197,649 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield bolt holes rusted through

Fail 1 Oct 2024 197,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield bolt holes rusted through

Pass 10 Oct 2023 189,116 miles

Exhaust clamp rusted through

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 188,909 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust clamp rusted through

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 179,773 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 179,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 171,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wings taped

Pass 19 Oct 2020 163,951 miles

Front wings taped

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 163,853 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 155,483 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left and right front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 155,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left and right front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 146,701 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 146,701 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 142,352 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 136,753 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 134,228 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 131,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 127,681 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch siezing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 124,135 miles

ESP light ON indicating fault

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2011 120,441 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 116,873 miles

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

front to rear undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2009 113,613 miles

full undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Mar 2009 113,613 miles

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

full undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2008 110,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 101,583 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 73,957 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)

both front tyres worn on inner + outer edge's

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 TFU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TFU, 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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What year was AF03 TFU registered?

AF03 TFU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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