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CU03 VAJ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

152,986 mi
Last recorded152,986 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 152,986 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 145,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 14 Apr 2025 145,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also bald edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted.

temporary fuel cap fitted but maintains a seal.

Pass 5 Apr 2024 138,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 130,369 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight oil leak on engine

under trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

Fail 26 May 2023 130,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 31 May 2022 124,254 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 124,080 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 124,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 123,536 miles

slight oil leak sump.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 113,050 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 110,079 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front arm bush slight cracking (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush also bush has slight cracking (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,349 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,092 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tow ball/ hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2016 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tow ball/ hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2015 89,237 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/f tyre on 2.5-3mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5-3mm

Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,098 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 64,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,153 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front bolding on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,373 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,335 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,616 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 24,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,224 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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CU03 VAJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 CU03 VAJ, 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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CU03 VAJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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