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HF52 HVC

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,459 mi
Last recorded156,459 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 HVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 156,459 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 149,866 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 142,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 137,420 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 137,420 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 18 Nov 2016 135,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205 55 16 W Goodrich (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 127,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front area under vehicle (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 120,590 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 111,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 111,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 101,938 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 91,299 miles

Both n/s tyres on 2-3mm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 91,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Both n/s tyres on 2-3mm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,991 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 71,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 62,077 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 18 Dec 2007 52,432 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,760 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES BALD FRONT PADS WORN LOW

Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,546 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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HF52 HVC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF52 HVC, 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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HF52 HVC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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