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AP52 CLX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,344 mi
Last recorded146,344 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 CLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 146,344 miles

engine light on

handbrake travel

Central windscreen chipped

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 133,428 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 133,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 126,378 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear brake hoses perished

near side and off side bottom rear arms slight play in bushes

Fail 11 Jun 2018 126,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear brake hoses perished

all suspension arm bushes worn and perished

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 27 Jun 2017 123,382 miles

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

Near side rear tyre uneven wear.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 123,382 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Near side rear tyre uneven wear.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,543 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front torque/reaction arm inner bushes becoming soft

nearside beam image deteriorating

slight perishing front brake hoses

slight perishing nearside rear brake hose

Fail 7 Jun 2016 121,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front torque/reaction arm inner bushes becoming soft

nearside beam image deteriorating

slight perishing front brake hoses

slight perishing nearside rear brake hose

Pass 27 Apr 2015 120,531 miles

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

off side front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2015 120,531 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

off side front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 116,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 109,727 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 102,081 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,124 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,451 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 77,578 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 68,514 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 62,894 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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AP52 CLX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AP52 CLX, 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 AP52 CLX registered?

AP52 CLX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2003.

Is AP52 CLX safe to buy?

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