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AGS 257D

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,772 mi
Last recorded80,772 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGS 257D
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,772 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 80,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,733 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 75,731 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 69,680 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,680 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 69,665 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,563 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 64,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE WORN SMOOTH

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,483 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,705 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,771 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,921 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,954 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 35,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

osr tyre splitting,nsr tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,395 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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AGS 257D is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AGS 257D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AGS 257D registered?

AGS 257D is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is AGS 257D safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGS 257D shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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