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MM52 VXU

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

225,420 mi
Last recorded225,420 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 VXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 225,420 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Engine management light does not illuminate

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 225,416 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Engine management light does not illuminate

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 205,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 205,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Wear indicator lamp illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 189,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 189,492 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 172,319 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 171,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 156,426 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 156,422 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre and worn on outer edge

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 141,722 miles

Front tyres 50 profile, rear tyres 55 profile

Secondary fan belt broken

Fail 11 Jun 2015 141,722 miles

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

Front tyres 50 profile, rear tyres 55 profile

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Secondary fan belt broken

Pass 1 Apr 2014 127,438 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 127,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 126,366 miles

Front flexi hoses slightly cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 26 Feb 2013 126,366 miles

Front flexi hoses slightly cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 7 Mar 2012 125,043 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2011 122,753 miles

both front brake flexi pipes perished slightly

chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2010 120,165 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2009 116,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 94,991 miles

advise chip in windscreen †advise rear noplate slighty discoloured

Pass 28 Feb 2006 74,749 miles

advise chip in windscreen †advise rear noplate discoloured

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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MM52 VXU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MM52 VXU, 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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MM52 VXU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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