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MC03 RFE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

243,017 mi
Last recorded243,017 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 RFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2023 243,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower 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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 229,254 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 229,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 214,720 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 200,396 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 184,066 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 184,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 167,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 138,718 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 138,708 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2017 138,695 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose treaded bar moving in trackrod end (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush, plastic insert missing (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs braking surface reduced

Pass 5 Jul 2016 127,130 miles

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

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

Water Leak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 127,107 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb Holder Broken (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Water Leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 115,619 miles

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

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

both wiper blades splitting

Fail 6 Jul 2015 115,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,020 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 86,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,155 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 77,925 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 70,604 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both wipers split at ends but clearing screen

Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,604 miles

both wipers split at ends but clearing screen

Pass 7 Jul 2009 67,166 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 67,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 63,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,498 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,365 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,571 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RFE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MC03 RFE, 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 RFE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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