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J9 SFM

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,570 mi
Last recorded114,570 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 SFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 114,570 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 114,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 111,044 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 111,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 104,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 98,681 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 98,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,416 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished on treads

Pass 23 Apr 2013 92,965 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 87,742 miles

all under centre of car covered can not see some items to test

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all under centre of car covered can not see to test

o/s rear tyre worn slightly more on outside

Pass 26 Mar 2009 75,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s front tyre bald on inside and small cuton side wall

n/s rear tyre worn slightly more on both edges and small cut on tread surface

o/s front tyre bald on inside

Fail 23 Mar 2009 75,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s front tyre bald on inside and small cuton side wall

n/s rear tyre worn slightly more on both edges and small cut on tread surface

o/s front tyre bald on inside

Pass 1 Apr 2008 70,797 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)

all under car covered cant see to test

Pass 5 Apr 2007 64,503 miles

most of under car covered can not items hidden

Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,314 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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J9 SFM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J9 SFM, 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 J9 SFM registered?

J9 SFM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is J9 SFM safe to buy?

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