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AO03 HCU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,614 mi
Last recorded120,614 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 120,614 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel arch is corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 111,965 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 111,842 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 104,857 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 101,537 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,887 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 87,003 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 87,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,283 miles

Front both c links on antiroll bar worn boarderline pass

Offside Front window will not open

esp switch damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,418 miles

Centre exhaust clamp & centre exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Dipstick tube loose, unable to accurately check oil level

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

Nearside front flexible brake hose starting to crack

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack & ferrules corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear anti-roll bar deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2014 67,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear anti-roll bar deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2013 62,671 miles

Front wipers appear to operate slowly

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,671 miles

Front wipers appear to operate slowly

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,993 miles

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

Rear roll bar collars cracked.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,880 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,218 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 48,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,494 miles

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Cracked but not seriously weakened

Rear Registration Plate Delaminating Slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,425 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,477 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 33,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,520 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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AO03 HCU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

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

Is AO03 HCU safe to buy?

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