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ML03 FFN

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,774 mi
Last recorded164,774 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 FFN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 164,774 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 164,774 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2022 159,446 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 154,498 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 151,302 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 147,169 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 147,169 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 143,173 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 139,687 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 139,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 132,506 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and on legal limit (recommend replace)

offside front tyre getting low on tread

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 127,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r indicator discolored slightly and has condensation in the lens

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Mar 2015 127,922 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r indicator discolored slightly and has condensation in the lens

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 123,462 miles

condensation in n/s/r lamp unit

Fail 13 Mar 2014 123,462 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

condensation in n/s/r lamp unit

Pass 9 Mar 2013 118,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,150 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s o/s wiperblades split on ends

Pass 8 Mar 2011 111,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front wiper blades starting to split

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 107,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 19 Mar 2009 104,330 miles

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

bonnet securing latch stiff requires attention but able to secure the bonnet at the time of the test

damage to the front numberplate

large trim covering the brake master cylinder and the servo unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 11 Feb 2008 98,948 miles

Covers over both door sills, and floors, and inner wings, not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Feb 2008 98,921 miles

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

Covers over both door sills, and floors, and inner wings, not allowing full inspection

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 81,739 miles

covers over both door sills,and both front and rear inner wings, And off side and near side floors not allowing full inspection.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 63,564 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate slight disfiguring.

Fail 27 Mar 2006 63,564 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)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate slight disfiguring.

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 FFN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black 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 ML03 FFN, 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 FFN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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