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AO03 HTE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,940 mi
Last recorded184,940 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 184,940 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nsf tyre worn on edge at limit

under covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2018 184,940 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nsf tyre worn on edge at limit

under covers fitted

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 171,920 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake flexis perished

front upper suspension bushes perished

osf tyre wearing on edge

play in osf tie bar

Pass 8 Nov 2016 166,107 miles

nsr tyre at 1.6mm

play in osf lower ball joint

play in osf tie bar

under covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 159,097 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 143,692 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 131,028 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 120,292 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 120,292 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 107,367 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,467 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 97,467 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 85,122 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 85,122 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 66,264 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,518 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 34,665 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 HTE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HTE, 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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AO03 HTE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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