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ET03 TZS

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,659 mi
Last recorded241,659 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 TZS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 241,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 230,308 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 230,308 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 215,900 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 215,794 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 192,188 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 Cracked (3.6.B.4d)

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

Wing taped repair.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 192,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Rear most (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 Cracked (3.6.B.4d)

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

Wing taped repair.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 168,040 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 141,931 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 116,782 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 94,273 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake sticky

Fail 3 Dec 2012 94,273 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake sticky

Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,889 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 86,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 76,782 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 67,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 61,448 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,346 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,463 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 44,821 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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ET03 TZS 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 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 ET03 TZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET03 TZS registered?

ET03 TZS is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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