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ML03 VAJ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,322 mi
Last recorded190,322 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 VAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 190,322 miles

Front number plate cracked

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2018 181,740 miles

Front number plate damaged

all front upper suspension arm bushes cracked

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2018 181,740 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front number plate damaged

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

all front upper suspension arm bushes cracked

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2016 161,259 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

underside corrosion present

Pass 27 Aug 2015 143,043 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 143,043 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 131,016 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 121,834 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,018 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 113,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,617 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 82,701 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,987 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,277 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 33,758 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,170 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 27,110 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 VAJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

ML03 VAJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is ML03 VAJ safe to buy?

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