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HJ03 VBL

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,685 mi
Last recorded207,685 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 207,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 198,699 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 198,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 189,414 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 189,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 176,592 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 176,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 168,535 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 164,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 164,006 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 151,978 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 151,978 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 137,841 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 137,772 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 127,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear flexible brake hoses have slight ageing cracks

n/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread

Fail 29 Jul 2010 127,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear flexible brake hoses have slight ageing cracks

n/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 28 Aug 2009 123,857 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 118,381 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 115,316 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 109,437 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 93,043 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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HJ03 VBL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HJ03 VBL, 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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HJ03 VBL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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