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B15 SHT

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,802 mi
Last recorded118,802 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 SHT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 118,802 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

after market headlights fitted

engine light on

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 118,614 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot does not open

engine management light on

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,880 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheels are noisy when spun

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheels are noisy when spun

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 110,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheels are noisy when spun

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheels are noisy when spun

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 102,760 miles

EML on, indicator switch worn, o/s window in-op, exhaust heat shield insecure, multi guards fitted, gear box oil leak, front and rear flexys cracking,

suspension components corroded, n/s dip dim

Fail 13 Apr 2017 102,732 miles

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

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

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

EML on, indicator switch worn, o/s window in-op, exhaust heat shield insecure, multi guards fitted, gear box oil leak, front and rear flexys cracking,

suspension components corroded, n/s dip dim

Pass 7 Apr 2016 90,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,669 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 84,177 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 25 Jun 2014 79,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,938 miles

slight play on all front suspension arms

Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,531 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,766 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,138 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,873 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,037 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 39,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,115 miles

PLASTIC COVER ON UNDERSIDE COVERING SOME BRAKE PIPES UNABLE TO CHECK

Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,566 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,038 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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B15 SHT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B15 SHT, 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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B15 SHT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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