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AO52 ZMX

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

230,409 mi
Last recorded230,409 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZMX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 230,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 222,389 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 222,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 214,466 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Slight imbalance on front service brakes

Fail 22 Dec 2018 214,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Slight imbalance on front service brakes

Pass 6 Jan 2018 203,242 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2018 203,242 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2017 190,166 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 190,113 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2 (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low 2 (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 176,725 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 176,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 165,753 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 165,753 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 155,541 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2013 149,313 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 149,313 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2012 141,519 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 133,517 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 133,517 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 126,209 miles

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

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

marks in windscreen

offside and nearside wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 119,628 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 119,628 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 112,939 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 112,939 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 97,771 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 97,771 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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AO52 ZMX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO52 ZMX, 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 AO52 ZMX registered?

AO52 ZMX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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