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J12 NEU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

93,282 mi
Last recorded93,282 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 NEU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 93,282 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 81,460 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 81,455 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,800 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 77,748 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,059 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,994 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 65,903 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 65,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 62,780 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,446 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 59,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,803 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 54,803 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,249 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 49,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 43,407 miles

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,721 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,652 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,453 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,491 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 30,229 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,229 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,290 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,101 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 21,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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J12 NEU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J12 NEU, 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 J12 NEU registered?

J12 NEU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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