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HV03 VLH

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

159,773 mi
Last recorded159,773 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 VLH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 159,773 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 159,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 150,166 miles

all discs rusty, corroded & worn

front reg plate damaged

n/s/f tyre lightly perished

o/s/f tyre perished & worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre low & slightly perished

wipers smeary

Fail 21 May 2018 150,163 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all discs rusty, corroded & worn

front reg plate damaged

n/s/f tyre lightly perished

o/s/f tyre perished & worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre low & slightly perished

wipers smeary

Pass 4 May 2017 150,156 miles

front tyres just off limits, worn on edges & nail in o/s/f

o/s/r tyre close to limits

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 May 2017 150,156 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front tyres just off limits, worn on edges & nail in o/s/f

o/s/r tyre close to limits

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 149,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres just off limits & smooth on inner edges

front brake discs worn & corroded

o/s/r tyre close to limits

Pass 30 May 2015 129,891 miles

rear tyres close to limits

Fail 29 May 2015 129,888 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres close to limits

Pass 24 May 2014 113,429 miles

damage to front of vehicle & front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 77,138 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 70,304 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 70,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 60,878 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 60,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 55,996 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 55,996 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2008 49,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front wiper blades noisy and juddering on windscreen.

Pass 22 May 2008 49,615 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)

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

both front wiper blades noisy and juddering on windscreen.

Fail 14 May 2007 42,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both front brake discs corroded and heavily lipped.

Pass 14 May 2007 42,895 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and heavily lipped.

Pass 4 May 2006 33,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HV03 VLH 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 56.5%.

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 HV03 VLH, 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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HV03 VLH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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