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AF03 VHB

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,664 mi
Last recorded106,664 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 106,664 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust back box slight corrosion

service light on

Fail 4 Oct 2021 106,664 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust back box slight corrosion

service light on

Pass 5 Oct 2020 105,316 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 105,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,783 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake hose perished

Fail 28 Mar 2019 102,749 miles

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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake hose perished

osr slight brake bind

Pass 31 Mar 2018 100,540 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 93,476 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 98,812 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle/cover - damaged (5.2.4a)

coolant level low/min

engine covers & undertrays fitted

oil level low/min

service light on dash

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - (bald) edges (2354018) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

battery compartment - battery sitting in water / drainage blocked

Fail 13 Mar 2017 98,806 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle/cover - damaged (5.2.4a)

coolant level low/min

engine covers & undertrays fitted

oil level low/min

service light on dash

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - (bald) edges (2354018) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

battery compartment - battery sitting in water / drainage blocked

Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 89,448 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 89,446 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,942 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,912 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Feb 2013 83,912 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,140 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,482 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 48,482 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 45,142 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 38,161 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 27,476 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 VHB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF03 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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