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ML03 ZVF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,888 mi
Last recorded147,888 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 147,888 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted at time of test-unable to fully check underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2017 147,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted at time of test-unable to fully check underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2016 135,865 miles

exhaust silencer quite corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 135,648 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link bushes at both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear of subframe both sides beside suspension arm fixing bolts (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust silencer quite corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 125,281 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 125,281 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 117,083 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 111,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 105,197 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 105,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

bonnet safety catch sticky

Pass 11 Jul 2011 96,725 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 85,931 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,860 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 69,732 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 34,155 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges †n/s/f wiper blade slightly detiorated

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 ZVF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVF, 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 ZVF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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