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C20 PPL

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,533 mi
Last recorded150,533 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 PPL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 150,533 miles

All suspension bushes splitting debonding and displaying play.

Fluid/grease located around both front brake calipers and n/s/r damper. no leaks found

O/s/f drivers door latch mechanism stiff in closing operation.

brake fluid level low.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 150,533 miles

All suspension bushes splitting debonding and displaying play.

Fluid/grease located around both front brake calipers and n/s/r damper. no leaks found

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (1.7.5a)

O/s/f drivers door latch mechanism stiff in closing operation.

brake fluid level low.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 146,189 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork damaged

n/s/f bumper marked

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

underneath engine tray broken

Fail 20 Jan 2015 146,189 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork damaged

n/s/f bumper marked

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

underneath engine tray broken

Pass 10 Feb 2014 138,040 miles

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

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

o/f upper door hing worn

Fail 7 Feb 2014 137,998 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 126,376 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 120,463 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 114,565 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 114,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 106,951 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 95,780 miles

Both rear tyres inner tread uneven'blocking wear' 235/45/17.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 66,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil level low

Fail 31 Jan 2008 66,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil level low

Pass 10 Jan 2007 45,298 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,335 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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C20 PPL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C20 PPL, 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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C20 PPL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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