CarVerify

Free Car Check

ET52 CME

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,160 mi
Last recorded172,160 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 CME
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 172,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 172,158 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 167,086 miles

Nearside headlamp contaminated.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 167,086 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside headlamp contaminated.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 160,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rattle.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 160,005 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rattle.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 153,842 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 149,539 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 149,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 145,207 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 145,205 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 136,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Dec 2010 126,798 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 190,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 165,068 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 144,953 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 122,931 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ET52 CME is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ET52 CME, 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

How do I check the history of ET52 CME?

You can check the full history of ET52 CME by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ET52 CME registered?

ET52 CME is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is ET52 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET52 CME shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET52 CME have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ET52 CME. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.