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H16 SOW

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,013 mi
Last recorded128,013 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 SOW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 128,013 miles

Coolant low

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 127,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant low

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 123,304 miles

Brake warning light on dashboard

Driver seat has slight movement

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 123,304 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning light on dashboard

Driver seat has slight movement

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 119,616 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated pad light? (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlights heavily tarnished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light surround missing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside wing mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door card adrift

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

bonnet release handle missing

coolant level low

engine breather hose split +silicone repaired

engine oily

gearbox oily

under shield damaged

various body work damage

Fail 21 Feb 2019 119,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk missing (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk missing (7.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated pad light? (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlights heavily tarnished

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light surround missing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside wing mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door card adrift

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

bonnet release handle missing

coolant level low

engine breather hose split +silicone repaired

engine oily

gearbox oily

under shield damaged

various body work damage

Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 107,444 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,125 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 91,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 11 Dec 2012 88,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Fail 11 Dec 2012 88,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 74,529 miles

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

Rear anti roll bar is corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

chip os w/screen outside swept area

Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,126 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,417 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,897 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)

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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H16 SOW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H16 SOW, 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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H16 SOW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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