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AO03 PZJ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,917 mi
Last recorded178,917 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 178,917 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Lower Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 171,719 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Arms Have Slightly Worn Bushes. Both Upper And Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play The Rear Of The Two Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 171,719 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Arms Have Slightly Worn Bushes. Both Upper And Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play The Rear Of The Two Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 164,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front with shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 164,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front with shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 157,630 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All upper arms on front axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip n/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 151,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread also low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 151,239 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread also low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 145,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 145,358 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 142,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 137,661 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 133,203 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 126,947 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts have small cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and small cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 120,026 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 120,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front under tray loose

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 111,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 98,925 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,177 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,540 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 85,537 miles

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

Offisde front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,574 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 58,506 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,263 miles

slight play to o/s rear suspension bush

Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 31,858 miles

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

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 PZJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PZJ, 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 PZJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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