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MW52 JFE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,649 mi
Last recorded182,649 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 JFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 182,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2018 182,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 180,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear wiper/washers n/w

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 176,441 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 176,435 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 176,428 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 176,418 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 172,111 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 172,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 166,839 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 160,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 151,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 141,667 miles

cambelt?

Pass 16 Jan 2010 133,085 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 120,186 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 105,070 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 105,070 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2007 90,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S body under tray damaged, further investigation not possible

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 90,365 miles

N/S body under tray damaged, further investigation not possible

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 69,875 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 69,875 miles

Nearside Rear 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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MW52 JFE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MW52 JFE, 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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MW52 JFE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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