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J222 EED

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

236,046 mi
Last recorded236,046 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 EED
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 236,046 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear floor slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2019 236,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear floor slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 222,768 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 213,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 200,141 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 199,962 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 182,135 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 182,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 164,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 148,301 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)

Pass 8 May 2012 131,286 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt (CHILD SEAT FITTED)

Fail 8 May 2012 131,286 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt (CHILD SEAT FITTED)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 116,438 miles

Rear discs heavy corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2011 116,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Heavy wear and corrosion front discs

Rear discs heavy corrosion

Pass 6 May 2010 102,239 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 78,055 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 78,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,626 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 70,626 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,910 miles

Offside Rear 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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J222 EED is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J222 EED, 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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J222 EED is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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