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M44 SCL

2003 Audi A4

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,595 mi
Last recorded130,595 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 SCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 130,595 miles

Central exhaust corroded outer shell

Fail 26 Oct 2021 130,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust corroded outer shell

Pass 14 Oct 2020 129,407 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 127,449 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,487 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 124,486 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 122,167 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 122,167 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 119,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 116,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 114,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding. slight play n/s/f wheel bearing n/s wiper poor n/s/f brake flexy pipe cracking.

Fail 12 May 2014 114,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake binding. slight play n/s/f wheel bearing n/s wiper poor n/s/f brake flexy pipe cracking.

Pass 16 May 2013 107,452 miles

front anti roll bar links are perishing

rear brake pads are 75% worn

rear tyres are slightly feathered on the edges

Pass 8 May 2012 95,427 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 99,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre at edge of tread

Pass 7 Jun 2011 84,988 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 84,987 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 75,305 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 75,305 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to cords on edges

front brake imbalance

front brake judder

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre has flat spots

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm and cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,282 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 64,043 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear anti roll bar has sleeves cracked

Rear brake pads low

Pass 8 May 2008 54,458 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 42,793 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 27,971 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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M44 SCL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M44 SCL, 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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M44 SCL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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