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HD52 HFB

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,692 mi
Last recorded177,692 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 HFB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 177,692 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Fail 29 Jan 2019 177,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 24 Oct 2017 168,892 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2017 168,857 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 158,030 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 158,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 151,753 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 151,752 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 149,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 149,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 146,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Feb 2014 146,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Apr 2013 143,106 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 139,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 131,380 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 118,531 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 107,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 96,367 miles

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 96,367 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,569 miles

plastic panels to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Feb 2007 83,569 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2006 54,799 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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HD52 HFB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HD52 HFB, 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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HD52 HFB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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