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J10 EBY

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,428 mi
Last recorded170,428 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 EBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 170,428 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front offside & nearside upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded

rear axle & associated components corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2022 170,411 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system corroded

Offside & Nearside front wheel arches corroded

Rear Axle & associated components corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 166,069 miles

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

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

underbody corroded at rear

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 159,635 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 152,336 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2018 138,438 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 124,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf/osf (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothx2 (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 124,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf/osf (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothx2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 111,394 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 99,414 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,184 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 84,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 74,977 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre kerbing rim cut

Pass 31 Oct 2013 74,977 miles

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

nearside front tyre kerbing rim cut

Fail 6 Nov 2012 61,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,749 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,065 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,782 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,822 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,930 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,121 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminates intermittently

splash/inspection plates cover substantial area under vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,434 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,581 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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J10 EBY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J10 EBY, 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 J10 EBY registered?

J10 EBY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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