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J17 POM

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

238,563 mi
Last recorded238,563 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 POM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2014 238,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 219,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 208,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 208,078 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 191,393 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 191,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 180,589 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 20 Mar 2012 180,858 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 171,471 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 162,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs are slighty worn

Pass 17 Aug 2010 152,650 miles

dampness around front brake hoses

Pass 14 Oct 2009 136,787 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 110,759 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 108,091 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 108,091 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 88,425 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,995 miles

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

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 POM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 J17 POM, 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 J17 POM registered?

J17 POM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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