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CV03 HCZ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

221,626 mi
Last recorded221,626 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 HCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 221,626 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 221,626 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 204,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in link bars

Fail 5 Mar 2015 204,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in link bars

Pass 8 Mar 2014 188,924 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 188,196 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 173,621 miles

rear tyres feathering and near to limits

Fail 8 Mar 2013 173,621 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

rear tyres feathering and near to limits

Pass 25 Feb 2012 154,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front tyres feathering and near to limit

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Feb 2012 154,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front tyres feathering and near to limit

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Mar 2011 136,705 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 136,705 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Mar 2010 121,375 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

osr tyre slight feathering

Pass 4 Mar 2010 121,375 miles

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

osr tyre slight feathering

Pass 3 Mar 2009 105,629 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 105,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 90,601 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 56,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 55,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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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CV03 HCZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CV03 HCZ, 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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CV03 HCZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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