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ML03 VBJ

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,502 mi
Last recorded102,502 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 102,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a of windscreen not over 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 102,500 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a of windscreen not over 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 100,034 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 100,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 93,339 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 93,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 90,484 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,056 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 86,056 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,960 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2018 80,960 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 80,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,268 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 77,197 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,390 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 67,153 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,153 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,007 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,608 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,529 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,219 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,108 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 37,108 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,461 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,368 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,676 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,368 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 VBJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VBJ, 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 VBJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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