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MA03 EBD

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

204,321 mi
Last recorded204,321 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 EBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 204,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 204,321 miles

Exhaust system insecure replace centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 195,348 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished

Exhaust corroded

under side corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 195,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All rear suspension bushes perished

Exhaust corroded

under side corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 191,360 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 191,360 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 188,077 miles

Underside corroded in places

Fail 12 Feb 2019 188,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside corroded in places

Pass 7 Feb 2018 183,632 miles

All front upper arm - inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Underside slightly corroded in places

Fail 7 Feb 2018 183,632 miles

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

All front upper arm - inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Underside slightly corroded in places

Pass 24 Jan 2017 176,714 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 176,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 176,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Front and Rear bump stops perished

Front arches corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 168,101 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 155,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 155,410 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 28 Feb 2014 143,350 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 131,497 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 131,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 119,836 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 119,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 105,108 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 105,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 90,084 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 74,024 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 44,072 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 31,543 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 31,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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MA03 EBD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 MA03 EBD, 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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MA03 EBD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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