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HG03 OGJ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

194,926 mi
Last recorded194,926 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 OGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 194,926 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 184,967 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 184,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 168,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 154,561 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 147,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 147,506 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 134,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 127,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & Rear Brake Imbalance - 20% & 22%

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2013 127,130 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine ticking

Front & Rear Brake Imbalance - 20% & 22%

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray Insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2012 115,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 165,541 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,703 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,992 miles

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

rear gearbox mounting has excessive play

Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,419 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,857 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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HG03 OGJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HG03 OGJ, 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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What year was HG03 OGJ registered?

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

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