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ML03 CDN

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,143 mi
Last recorded177,143 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 CDN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 177,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 159,432 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 159,432 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 148,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 136,874 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 136,874 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 122,024 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Sep 2017 122,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Sep 2016 109,527 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded advise

front bumper damaged advise

heat shield loose advise

power steering fluid low advise

under tray fitted and broken

Pass 24 Sep 2015 100,012 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and perished

d/s front wing dented

exhaust corroded advise

undercovers fitted and loose advise

wiper torn advise

Fail 17 Sep 2015 100,009 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and perished

d/s front wing dented

exhaust corroded advise

undercovers fitted and loose advise

wiper torn advise

Pass 26 Sep 2014 96,124 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front roll bar linkage perished advise

n/s flex pipe perished advise

Fail 20 Sep 2014 96,124 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front roll bar linkage perished advise

n/s flex pipe perished advise

Pass 26 Aug 2013 81,010 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,752 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 73,752 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,459 miles

All discs slightly corroded & worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,509 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,127 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 13,576 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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ML03 CDN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML03 CDN, 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 ML03 CDN registered?

ML03 CDN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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