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AO02 SAD

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

257,100 mi
Last recorded257,100 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 SAD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 257,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 251,667 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 244,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 235,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 225,862 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 217,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 206,933 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 206,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2018 194,972 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 180,647 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 170,733 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 160,478 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 146,285 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 135,834 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 118,548 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 105,671 miles

nail in o/s front tyre

side wall damage on both front tyres

Fail 6 May 2011 105,671 miles

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

nail in o/s front tyre

side wall damage on both front tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2010 100,067 miles

deep cut to n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 82,573 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 82,573 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 74,852 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 64,823 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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AO02 SAD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AO02 SAD, 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 AO02 SAD registered?

AO02 SAD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is AO02 SAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 SAD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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