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HG52 ZHW

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

203,938 mi
Last recorded203,938 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 203,938 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 193,748 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 193,737 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 180,764 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 180,762 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 164,866 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 164,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 152,208 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 152,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 134,805 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 134,802 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 116,776 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 116,764 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 106,576 miles

All brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside rear brake showing signs of over-heating

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 106,576 miles

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

All brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside rear brake showing signs of over-heating

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,198 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Dampness around offside of engine

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread low

Fail 12 Jul 2017 96,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (3.6.B.4d)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Dampness around offside of engine

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread low

Pass 23 Apr 2016 82,142 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Dampness around offside of engine

Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,115 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 78,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 74,213 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 74,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,600 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 69,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 66,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2012 66,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,948 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,900 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 58,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,855 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,399 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,874 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 37,585 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,935 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 ZHW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZHW, 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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HG52 ZHW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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