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MA03 MXG

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,796 mi
Last recorded177,796 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 MXG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 177,796 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

O/S MAIN BEAM BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Mar 2020 177,790 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 157,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 148,208 miles

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

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

both front wings arches have light corrosion

coolant level low

Pass 7 Mar 2017 139,167 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 139,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 133,044 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 3 Mar 2015 128,706 miles

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)

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes,n/s and o/s rear chassis. battery loose

Fail 3 Mar 2015 128,703 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes,n/s and o/s rear chassis. battery loose

Pass 10 Mar 2014 123,247 miles

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)

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

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

surface corrosion o/s n/s rear chassis

Pass 14 Mar 2013 117,084 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 116,168 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 110,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 104,745 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 98,134 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 98,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 91,206 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 91,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 82,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,315 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,407 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 75,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,082 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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MA03 MXG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 MA03 MXG, 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 MXG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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