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ML03 VBX

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,869 mi
Last recorded81,869 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 VBX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,869 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 81,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,058 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 78,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,589 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 73,587 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits mil on (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 66,819 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 64,724 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link lower rubber bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,083 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 63,076 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 61,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,840 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,308 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 55,521 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,315 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 52,315 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,368 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,554 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,539 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,169 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,335 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,296 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,179 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 VBX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBX, 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 VBX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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