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MJ03 XZW

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,546 mi
Last recorded150,546 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 XZW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 150,546 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 150,546 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 146,779 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 146,778 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 138,465 miles

Auto gearbox fault..

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat-shields insecure..

Fail 16 May 2015 138,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Auto gearbox fault..

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat-shields insecure..

Pass 16 May 2014 125,155 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear brake flexi hoses cracked

front tyres wearing low

nail in offside front tyre and inner sidewall split

rear number plate slightly loose

signs of repair at nearside rear wheel

slight smear from front wiper blades

slight wear and scoring at front brake discs

small exhaust leak at front pipe/turbo area

Fail 16 May 2014 125,155 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

engine oil leak

front and rear brake flexi hoses cracked

front tyres wearing low

nail in offside front tyre and inner sidewall split

rear number plate slightly loose

signs of repair at nearside rear wheel

slight smear from front wiper blades

slight wear and scoring at front brake discs

small exhaust leak at front pipe/turbo area

Pass 26 Apr 2013 104,879 miles

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

slight play in near side rear anti roll bar bush

Fail 26 Apr 2013 104,879 miles

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

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

slight play in near side rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 3 May 2012 90,978 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 90,977 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside rear lamp unit has water inside.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,211 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 78,221 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 May 2010 66,763 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 66,595 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front headlamp slightly loose at lower fixings

Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,769 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 52,769 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,965 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

front wipers torn(edges)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,443 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 46,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

traction control staying in off position

Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,692 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 44,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,664 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 XZW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XZW, 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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MJ03 XZW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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