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CU52 VWG

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,795 mi
Last recorded105,795 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 VWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 105,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted could not fully check the vehicle properly

Pass 17 Apr 2019 103,983 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 103,983 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both exhausts are leaking at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 102,974 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 101,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 91,328 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,542 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,218 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 80,794 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 73,876 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,080 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 52,191 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,191 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,441 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,413 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 27,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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CU52 VWG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CU52 VWG, 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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What year was CU52 VWG registered?

CU52 VWG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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