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HJ03 VBY

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,551 mi
Last recorded101,551 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,551 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 97,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 97,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 93,277 miles

All four brake hoses perishinf

Engine covers and undertrays fiittef

Nearside front lower arm outer ball joint rubber perishing

Offside front tyre near legal limit

Offside rear wheel slight bind

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2015 89,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,418 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,901 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front tyre inner side wall heavily perrished and cracking

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,364 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to limit

offside mirror glass damaged

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,534 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 48,844 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 12 Aug 2008 48,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,963 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,892 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 VBY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VBY, 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 HJ03 VBY registered?

HJ03 VBY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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