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ML03 ZDC

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,334 mi
Last recorded196,334 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 ZDC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 196,334 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 189,028 miles

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Fail 11 Jun 2019 189,028 miles

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

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

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

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure some items

Pass 11 Jun 2018 181,253 miles

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

Front under guard clips missing n/s and o/s

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light slight discolour

advise brake fluid change

Pass 10 Jun 2017 173,320 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 173,191 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 165,209 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 165,209 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 157,934 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 157,934 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 148,686 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 138,440 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 131,118 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 131,186 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 122,699 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 113,454 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 103,805 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 103,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 96,145 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 85,915 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 74,982 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 ZDC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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