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ML03 CFD

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

270,477 mi
Last recorded270,477 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 270,477 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 266,730 miles

Coolant leak ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 266,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 260,975 miles

coolant leak

Pass 3 Oct 2017 252,747 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

centre exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside wiper arm damaged/ poor

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2017 252,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and very low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

offside wiper arm damaged/ poor

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2016 241,865 miles

centre exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edges, offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2016 241,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edges, offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2015 223,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on mot limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 205,007 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers, sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

oil on minimum. rear handbrake cable brackets broken

Fail 18 Oct 2014 205,006 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers, sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

oil on minimum. rear handbrake cable brackets broken

Pass 16 Oct 2013 185,563 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 157,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 157,188 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 132,404 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 132,090 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 105,533 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 78,131 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,551 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,059 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,095 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 51,095 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

advise front brake discs

Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,921 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 31,921 miles

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

Offside Front 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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ML03 CFD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CFD, 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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ML03 CFD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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