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MD52 ETJ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,540 mi
Last recorded153,540 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD52 ETJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 153,540 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 153,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 147,228 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 102,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 136,835 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 136,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 131,741 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 131,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 122,656 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 119,177 miles

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

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

advise oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 119,083 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

advise oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 115,261 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 112,296 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 104,871 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 104,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 95,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

front discs are different size diameters

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,086 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 79,445 miles

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

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

front no. plate slight damage

Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,051 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 633,356 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 54,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 39,859 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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MD52 ETJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 MD52 ETJ, 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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What year was MD52 ETJ registered?

MD52 ETJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is MD52 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD52 ETJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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