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N999 SPY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,798 mi
Last recorded164,798 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN999 SPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 164,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 150,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 134,425 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2014 122,808 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 107,474 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 107,474 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 96,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 191,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside headlamp bracket broken

Fail 15 Mar 2011 191,991 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

offside headlamp bracket broken

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 183,366 miles

Front brake discs, runout.

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 183,357 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake discs, runout.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 150,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 113,975 miles

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

minor damage to offside front tyre wall

Pass 24 Mar 2007 75,201 miles

Front discs corroding

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 38,358 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR IS CRACKED

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

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT REAR SUSPENSION TURRETS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT UNDER AND TOP SIDE OF ENGINE DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

UNABLE TP FULLY INSPECT CENTRE UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

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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N999 SPY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N999 SPY, 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 N999 SPY registered?

N999 SPY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is N999 SPY safe to buy?

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