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EF52 ZLU

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,368 mi
Last recorded216,368 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 ZLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 216,368 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 216,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 204,443 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 204,443 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 190,840 miles

note strange noise from engine

Pass 14 Jul 2014 172,491 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 158,124 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 158,124 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 142,006 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 142,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 125,184 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 107,802 miles

Front wipers does not clean windscreen effectcively.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 87,626 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 71,716 miles

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

n/s/r tyre low on tread 2.1 mm

n/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges of tread (recommend tyre)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,601 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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EF52 ZLU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF52 ZLU, 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 EF52 ZLU registered?

EF52 ZLU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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