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EO52 RAU

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,274 mi
Last recorded160,274 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 RAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 160,274 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 160,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 147,582 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 147,536 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 135,472 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from front engine bay, and from rear differential area

Pass 12 Feb 2015 122,514 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 122,514 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 109,032 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,814 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,382 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2011 89,382 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2010 78,215 miles

Oil leak

both front wiperblades torn but clear screen ok

Pass 31 Dec 2009 68,340 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,243 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is on 1.6mm of tread and immediate replacement is advised.

Pass 29 Dec 2006 35,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EO52 RAU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO52 RAU, 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 EO52 RAU registered?

EO52 RAU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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