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JL03 PER

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,484 mi
Last recorded200,484 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL03 PER
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 200,484 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 191,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 184,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower front arm middle bush deterirorated but no excessive movement(shock mount)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (REAR BUSH)bonding worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front main subframe rubbing suspension arm(lower front)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper outer bush deteriorated no movement

Offside Front Lower deteriorated front middle bush (lower shock mount)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm )REAR BUSH)split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sub frame rubbing suspension arm (lower front)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper arm bushes deteriorated no movement

Offside Rear brake slight bind

engine covers and undertrays and side skirts obscuring test items

oil leak

yellow triangle warning light on (unknown) warning

Fail 17 Mar 2016 184,395 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower front arm middle bush deterirorated but no excessive movement(shock mount)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (REAR BUSH)bonding worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front main subframe rubbing suspension arm(lower front)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper outer bush deteriorated no movement

Offside Front Lower deteriorated front middle bush (lower shock mount)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm )REAR BUSH)split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sub frame rubbing suspension arm (lower front)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper arm bushes deteriorated no movement

Offside Rear brake slight bind

engine covers and undertrays and side skirts obscuring test items

oil leak

yellow triangle warning light on (unknown) warning

Pass 8 Apr 2015 175,723 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 175,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 168,724 miles

Front reg plate loose.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake flexis slightly perished.

Slight play at offside front suspension arm rear bush.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 168,587 miles

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

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

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

Front reg plate loose.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake flexis slightly perished.

Slight play at offside front suspension arm rear bush.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 160,239 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 152,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 144,784 miles

front brake pads low, warning light on

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 137,551 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 136,864 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 133,434 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 133,434 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 122,610 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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JL03 PER is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JL03 PER, 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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JL03 PER is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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