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AO03 GHD

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,569 mi
Last recorded142,569 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GHD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 142,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 142,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 140,479 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 140,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 135,166 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 135,163 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing has sharp edge

Pass 25 Jun 2018 129,041 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 123,472 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 121,226 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 121,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,916 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 117,373 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 109,479 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,479 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,034 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,017 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 85,556 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer tread edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 67,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,045 miles

Radial run out evident, nearside and offside rear tyres.

Some sidewall damage,offside front tyre.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,093 miles

Both rear tyres tread getting low on inside edge nerside just legal

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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AO03 GHD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel 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 AO03 GHD, 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 AO03 GHD registered?

AO03 GHD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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