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F9 JKE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,786 mi
Last recorded169,786 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 JKE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 169,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 167,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 166,359 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 162,559 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 162,559 miles

Brake performance not tested Front brake hoses dangerous (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both front brake hoses fouling wheels.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 160,868 miles

EXHAUST IN GENERAL DETERIORATED CONDITION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 160,820 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXCESSIVE EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH DAMPING POOR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 157,310 miles

UNDERTRAY MISSING

Fail 5 Oct 2018 157,310 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel SPONGY (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system TO CALIPER (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDERTRAY MISSING

Pass 7 Oct 2017 152,749 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 7 Oct 2017 152,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 152,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 152,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 152,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 146,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 146,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 132,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 120,697 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 113,161 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 100,119 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 92,652 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 92,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 71,300 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 71,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 65,118 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 65,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 57,061 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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F9 JKE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F9 JKE, 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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F9 JKE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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