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MW52 JFU

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,066 mi
Last recorded164,066 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 JFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 164,066 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 146,907 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x stone chips and historic wiper scratch damage out of drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 146,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x stone chips and historic wiper scratch damage out of drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 126,348 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 126,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 110,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear and offside front tyres at 3.5mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 110,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear and offside front tyres at 3.5mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,395 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,057 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,016 miles

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

Sidewalls on all 4 tyres perished.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 74,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads getting low/discs showing wear

n/s/f tyre just legal

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,006 miles

front pads getting low/discs showing wear

n/s/f tyre just legal

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,601 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 71,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,877 miles

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

wipers just clearing screen

Fail 25 Apr 2008 70,877 miles

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

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

wipers just clearing screen

Pass 26 Apr 2007 62,364 miles

Battery flat.

Directional and non-directional tyres fitted to front axle.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

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 JFU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JFU, 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 JFU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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