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LJ03 EWW

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,259 mi
Last recorded146,259 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 EWW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 146,259 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 143,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 132,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 127,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer Y joint leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer front as marked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 127,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT ON (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer Y joint leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer front as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 123,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 118,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join of y piece (7.1.2)

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Fail 12 Apr 2016 118,720 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join of y piece (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all front upper suspension arm bushes perished

both rear lower shock absorber bushes perished

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 18 Mar 2015 112,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front upper suspension arm bushes perished

both front brake disc's corroded

both rear lower shock absorber bushes perished

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Mar 2014 109,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 104,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,619 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 98,487 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,281 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 87,893 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 87,893 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 66,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 66,925 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,331 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 58,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,033 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 53,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LJ03 EWW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJ03 EWW, 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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LJ03 EWW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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