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MC03 LOA

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,916 mi
Last recorded196,916 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 LOA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 196,916 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 196,914 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 189,511 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 182,201 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

nearside front side light flickering when first switched on but works

offside front pad carrier bolt incorrect but still secure

unable to assess repair to front sub-frame due to silicone covering the welding

Fail 23 Aug 2017 182,136 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

nearside front side light flickering when first switched on but works

offside front pad carrier bolt incorrect but still secure

unable to assess repair to front sub-frame due to silicone covering the welding

Pass 25 Aug 2016 173,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front caliper bolt incorrect but sercure

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2016 173,865 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt clip stuck below stopper (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wisbone mounting/suframe (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front balljoint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wishbone mounting/subframe (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front caliper bolt incorrect but sercure

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 166,800 miles

front number plate cracked

osr tyre scrubbed

rear springs corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2015 166,702 miles

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)

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

front number plate cracked

osr tyre scrubbed

rear springs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 160,948 miles

SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2014 160,948 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Pass 10 Jul 2013 151,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 140,775 miles

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

front wipers slight smear, screen dirty

Fail 24 Jul 2012 140,740 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers slight smear, screen dirty

Pass 5 Aug 2011 131,529 miles

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR DISCS CORRODED

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 122,338 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 112,168 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,003 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 88,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 80,618 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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MC03 LOA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MC03 LOA, 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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MC03 LOA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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