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HG03 OFP

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc

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Valid

Expires7 Dec 2026

Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)

Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,070 mi

Last recorded174,070 miles

Recorded on5 Dec 2025

Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 OFP

MakeAudi

ModelA4

Year2003

ColourSilver

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail

Pass 5 Dec 2025 174,070 miles

Front Front engine torque reaction mounting defective.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper arm inner bushes are split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm shock mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 174,070 miles

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

Front Front engine torque reaction mounting defective.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper arm inner bushes are split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm shock mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 167,751 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush is deteriorated but not excessive movement. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush on the rear of the two arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush on rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber/spring mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 167,751 miles

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

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush is deteriorated but not excessive movement. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush on the rear of the two arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush on rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber/spring mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 162,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber/spring mounting on centre of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on rear of the two arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper front suspension arm inner bushes have splits in. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 162,106 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock absorber/spring mounting on centre of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on rear of the two arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper front suspension arm inner bushes have splits in. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 157,457 miles

Front All front upper inner suspension arm bushes have slight splits.

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front engine steady mount is deteriorated. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Engine undertrays are damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush on rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 157,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush on rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front All front upper inner suspension arm bushes have slight splits.

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front engine steady mount is deteriorated. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush on rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 152,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper inner bushes are slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the two arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock/suspension arm lower bush is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 152,426 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper inner bushes are slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the two arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shock/suspension arm lower bush is deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 146,996 miles

Front All upper front inner suspension arm bushes have a split showing on lock to lock. No play in bushes detected.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 146,996 miles

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

Front All upper front inner suspension arm bushes have a split showing on lock to lock. No play in bushes detected.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind to N/S/R

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 140,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 140,218 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 130,669 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 130,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear of the lower pair. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower of the rear of the two arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 119,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear of the two arms. (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear of the two arms. (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 110,422 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top arms inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has various splits to inner side wall, not showing the cords.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 110,422 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top arms inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has various splits to inner side wall, not showing the cords.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 100,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,486 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,294 miles

all tyres low

Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,243 miles

Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,874 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)

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,785 miles

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

front tyre,s worn on inner edges

windscreen damaged n/s top corner

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,843 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,347 miles

Windscreen lightly chipped

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,789 miles

Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,436 miles

Fail 29 Oct 2007 28,436 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,045 miles

Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,177 miles

Fail 24 Apr 2006 20,177 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.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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HG03 OFP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG03 OFP, 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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HG03 OFP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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