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MF03 YFJ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

188,341 mi
Last recorded188,341 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 YFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 188,341 miles

Front Both sides Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 188,341 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Both sides Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 170,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 151,821 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 144,598 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 144,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 133,090 miles

Engine has oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper are secured with cable ties

Fail 1 Feb 2016 132,954 miles

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

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

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

Engine has oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 124,444 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 114,185 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Feb 2014 114,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Feb 2013 103,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,695 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 90,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 90,884 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,440 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 83,438 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,400 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 65,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,651 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 18,650 miles

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

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

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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MF03 YFJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MF03 YFJ, 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 MF03 YFJ registered?

MF03 YFJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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