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M26 VBO

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,853 mi
Last recorded84,853 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 VBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,853 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,185 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 70,327 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 64,762 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 61,041 miles

front tyres on 2mm wearing close to legal limit

ns headlight lens showing signs of deterioration

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres feathered

Fail 21 Oct 2016 61,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres on 2mm wearing close to legal limit

ns headlight lens showing signs of deterioration

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres feathered

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,548 miles

Plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,346 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 54,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,548 miles

o/s/f headlamp slightly opaque

Fail 10 Sep 2013 51,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f headlamp slightly opaque

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,532 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 47,532 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,212 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 39,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 36,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,914 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,469 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,583 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,664 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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M26 VBO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M26 VBO, 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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M26 VBO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is M26 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 VBO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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