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MK03 RFX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

243,187 mi
Last recorded243,187 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 RFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 243,187 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 243,178 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emission control equipment obviously modified air flow meter unit unplugged (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing holed/sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted anti rattle clips not correctly seated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted anti rattle clips not correctly seated (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect cracked on both repairs on inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure cluster loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 240,177 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 240,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 235,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 228,501 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 228,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 215,320 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 215,082 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 202,355 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 195,278 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Fail 1 Aug 2016 195,276 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner shoulder area 195/65R15 ()

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 31 Jul 2015 184,786 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 175,646 miles

rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2013 168,717 miles

o/s frount brake slite binding

Pass 29 Jun 2012 158,095 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 149,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 138,616 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 120,632 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 105,081 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 87,558 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 87,558 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 83,274 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 56,616 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear anti-roll bar split

Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,616 miles

rear anti-roll bar split

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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MK03 RFX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MK03 RFX, 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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MK03 RFX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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