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AO03 HDE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,640 mi
Last recorded144,640 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 144,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 144,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 136,507 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 136,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 125,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 117,946 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 117,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2020 117,205 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 111,077 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 100,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 88,395 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,510 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 83,510 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,099 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 71,479 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,343 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,126 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,047 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 49,295 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 HDE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HDE, 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 HDE registered?

AO03 HDE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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