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J17 LND

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,371 mi
Last recorded161,371 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 LND
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023 161,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front outer sill corroded

oil leak

undertray held on with ties

Pass 9 Aug 2022 154,705 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2022 154,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2021 147,842 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on outer

oil, leak

Pass 17 Aug 2020 141,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2020 141,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn towards rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn towards front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn towards rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn towards rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn towards front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn towards rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 133,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 133,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 126,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 117,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 117,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,341 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 100,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,875 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,780 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 73,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 61,549 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,701 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 53,701 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,974 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,622 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,674 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,222 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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J17 LND is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J17 LND, 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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J17 LND is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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