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MT52 ZLX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,473 mi
Last recorded155,473 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 ZLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 155,473 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

heatshield insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2022 155,456 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2021 153,607 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 146,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body and chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2019 143,207 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 143,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 139,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 137,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 133,204 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 129,389 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 129,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 125,044 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 120,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

airbag light on

Pass 2 Feb 2013 120,148 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 115,799 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 115,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 111,658 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 111,658 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 106,384 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 95,319 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 95,319 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 76,629 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 51,393 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,454 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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MT52 ZLX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MT52 ZLX, 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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What year was MT52 ZLX registered?

MT52 ZLX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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