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HJ03 VCE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

232,391 mi
Last recorded232,391 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 VCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 232,391 miles

All four tyres close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 212,151 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 212,151 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 202,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs wear

Fail 13 Jun 2018 202,661 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front caliper sticking slighlty

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

all four brake hoses slightly deteriated

Fail 31 May 2018 202,483 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front caliper sticking slighlty

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

all four brake hoses slightly deteriated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 186,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning light on (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small weep of grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 186,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning light on (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small weep of grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 171,601 miles

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

Nearside track rod end has slight play in rubber mount

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

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 21 Apr 2015 163,295 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 156,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 156,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 148,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 148,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 127,748 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 127,748 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 106,594 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,137 miles

Both front and rear brake pads half worn

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

moisture in offside rear light cluster

Pass 29 Apr 2008 83,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,885 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 68,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 55,239 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 VCE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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