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MJ03 HGE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,946 mi
Last recorded150,946 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 HGE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 150,946 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 202,513 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 202,513 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 193,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 192,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 185,220 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 174,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 174,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2012 162,993 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front disc warping

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 162,993 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front disc warping

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 149,824 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 149,824 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

alternator belt tensioner noisey

both rear brake discs warped and corroded.front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 137,531 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 127,806 miles
Pass 3 May 2008

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 101,259 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 84,988 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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MJ03 HGE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ03 HGE, 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 MJ03 HGE registered?

MJ03 HGE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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