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HG52 URE

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

180,873 mi
Last recorded180,873 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 URE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 180,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 172,098 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 172,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 161,337 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 161,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 153,977 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 153,977 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged bith sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 146,490 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 146,490 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 138,984 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 130,585 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 130,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 121,127 miles

Front front bumper damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

engine under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 112,015 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 112,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 102,917 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 108,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,458 miles

Front Number Plate Slightly Crack

Fail 15 Jan 2013 89,453 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Number Plate Slightly Crack

Fail 14 Jan 2012 81,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 81,922 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,332 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 76,330 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 69,600 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 61,468 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,169 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,229 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 48,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 39,623 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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HG52 URE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HG52 URE, 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 HG52 URE registered?

HG52 URE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is HG52 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG52 URE shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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