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CT03 RZL

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

239,294 mi
Last recorded239,294 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 RZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 239,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shocker bent (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Both top arms inner bushes cracking and perishing

No reverse lights

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi- section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 227,016 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear brake readings poor just passed test

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi- section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 27 Sep 2022 227,014 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe corroded in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear brake readings poor just passed test

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both rear flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi- section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2021 223,702 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat sheild. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both rear flexy hoses. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2021 223,698 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2020 218,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 211,347 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 193,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 193,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 180,197 miles

Damage to offside front wing/bumper

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 180,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Damage to offside front wing/bumper

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 165,977 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 150,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 150,754 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 134,541 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)

Fail 6 May 2014 134,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 118,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 106,948 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 106,948 miles

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

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 31 Mar 2011 94,423 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 94,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 83,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,090 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,457 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,505 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,053 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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CT03 RZL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CT03 RZL, 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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CT03 RZL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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