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HJ03 VBP

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,516 mi
Last recorded168,516 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 168,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 168,184 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 161,120 miles

Offside Front Slight damage to front of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 161,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Slight damage to front of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 153,390 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 153,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2016 134,640 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 129,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2014 125,997 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 118,211 miles

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2012 108,392 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 97,914 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)

engine oil level low

front number plate damaged

rear number plate delaminating and loose fitting

Pass 12 Feb 2010 86,772 miles

Advise new front disc and pads, parts wearing low.

Advise new rear anti roll bar and bushes.

Advise new rear disc and pads.

Note- front wiper arms are starting to peel.

Note- rear number plate loose.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,273 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,750 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,774 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)

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 VBP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue 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 HJ03 VBP, 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 VBP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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