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HJ52 ADZ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

202,124 mi
Last recorded202,124 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 ADZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 202,124 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 196,396 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Slight movement in shock absorber

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Slight movement in shock absorber

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 196,390 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Slight movement in shock absorber

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Slight movement in shock absorber

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 192,509 miles

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

oil leak surface rust on brakes

Fail 13 Sep 2016 192,509 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

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

oil leak surface rust on brakes

Pass 5 May 2015 186,627 miles

chips in screen

oil leak + water leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 186,626 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

chips in screen

oil leak + water leak

Pass 3 May 2014 175,562 miles

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

front wishbones replaced secondhand parts fitted slight play in balljoints

Fail 24 Apr 2014 175,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 170,940 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 168,272 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 155,369 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front & rear discs worn

offside rear tyre cut to side wall but not to cords

Fail 9 Mar 2011 155,369 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front & rear discs worn

offside rear tyre cut to side wall but not to cords

Fail 22 Feb 2011 153,908 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

near side front tyre crackes in side wall, no cords visable

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

off side front washed jet reduced flow, near side clears off side

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 132,334 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 105,265 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 80,775 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 66,738 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front discs heavily lipped.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 51,556 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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HJ52 ADZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HJ52 ADZ, 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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HJ52 ADZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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