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CU03 ZSW

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,682 mi
Last recorded197,682 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 ZSW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 197,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 13 Nov 2024 197,679 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 191,803 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 191,789 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 187,537 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 183,446 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2021 183,440 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2020 179,855 miles

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

Nearside Handbrake cable bracket broken but not insecure

Nearside Rear Body damage

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

Offside Door mirror glass damaged

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 179,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Handbrake cable bracket broken but not insecure

Nearside Rear Body damage

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

Offside Door mirror glass damaged

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 170,823 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 161,752 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes poor condition

off side front tyre close to limit

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2018 161,752 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes poor condition

off side front tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2017 157,875 miles

both front anti roll bar links have worn bushes

near side rear brake hose cracked

winter tyre fitted to off side front and is also worn low

Fail 30 Nov 2017 17,875 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar links have worn bushes

near side rear brake hose cracked

turbo intake pipe insecure and leaking

winter tyre fitted to off side front and is also worn low

Pass 29 Nov 2016 154,261 miles

MINOR PLAY MISC F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

OIL LEVEL MIN.

Fail 29 Nov 2016 154,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

MINOR PLAY MISC F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE.

OIL LEVEL MIN.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 152,288 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 1 Dec 2015 152,288 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

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

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

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 149,449 miles

P.A.S. FLUID LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 149,449 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

P.A.S. FLUID LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 145,185 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 145,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 134,293 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 121,695 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 110,022 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 101,968 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 89,368 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 81,239 miles

nearside and offside wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2007 71,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,860 miles

all tyre wearing unevenly

chip on windscreen zone a.

customer advised add fuel line cleaner to tank

nearside front tyre depth 2mm

nearside rear and offside front tyre depths at 2.5mm

small crack centre windscreen

windscreen dirty

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 ZSW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU03 ZSW, 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 ZSW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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