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ML03 ZCN

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,105 mi
Last recorded163,105 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 163,105 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 157,808 miles

Engine undertray loose.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 157,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine undertray loose.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 151,744 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 151,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 145,509 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 145,508 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o.s + n.s.r (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o.s + n.s (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o.s + n.s.f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,177 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 120,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 133,981 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front dirt shield insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2015 133,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front dirt shield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2014 128,784 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

fog light tell tail deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2014 128,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

bonnet catch stiff

fog light tell tail deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 123,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fog light tell tail slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2013 123,266 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fog light tell tail slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2012 117,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 117,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 114,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2011 114,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 106,104 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 98,726 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 98,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,222 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 81,984 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 5 Apr 2006 71,794 miles

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)

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 ZCN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZCN, 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 ZCN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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