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HS51 MLS

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,076 mi
Last recorded178,076 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 MLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 178,076 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 163,295 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)

Offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 163,295 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)

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

Offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 148,156 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 148,156 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 134,448 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 134,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 119,803 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 107,497 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 105,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2010 102,333 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 99,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 90,719 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 83,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 72,751 miles

Chip In The Windscreen

Front & Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

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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HS51 MLS is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HS51 MLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS51 MLS registered?

HS51 MLS is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is HS51 MLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 MLS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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