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H17 GHB

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,042 mi
Last recorded149,042 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 GHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2026 149,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 143,937 miles

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

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both back box and mid box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 143,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both back box and mid box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 140,523 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 140,493 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front cross member corroded

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 139,230 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 139,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 134,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

damage and corrosion to both sides front sill jacking areas

front windows inoperative

Fail 8 Oct 2021 134,384 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides front foremost lower arm ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front rearmost arm inner compliance bushes worn and excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside blade split and retaining clip loose. offside blade not clearing and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down in patches on inner edge. 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

damage and corrosion to both sides front sill jacking areas

front windows inoperative

Pass 7 Oct 2020 130,495 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 127,753 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 127,744 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides front 'c' link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides upper inner bushes separated (two arms each side worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 122,273 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 115,086 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 107,737 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 96,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,480 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,640 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 10 Jul 2012 73,881 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 9 Aug 2011 67,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,530 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 55,211 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,211 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,084 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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H17 GHB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H17 GHB, 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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H17 GHB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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