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C481 FAX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,460 mi
Last recorded129,460 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC481 FAX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 129,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

powersteering noisy on low revs

Fail 4 Feb 2020 129,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

powersteering noisy on low revs

Pass 10 Jan 2018 123,018 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 123,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 114,759 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 108,124 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 101,622 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 91,329 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 82,707 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,447 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 74,447 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,995 miles

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

O/S front wiper slight tear

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,218 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,248 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,665 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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C481 FAX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 C481 FAX, 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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C481 FAX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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