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NG03 ACF

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

226,464 mi
Last recorded226,464 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 ACF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 226,464 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside bottom suspension arms rear of wheel bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearside & offside ball joint front of wheel have play on each side (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 216,490 miles

headlamp lenses fading

Fail 1 Nov 2014 204,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 204,676 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 190,195 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 173,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 173,166 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 147,325 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 147,325 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2010 127,874 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 127,874 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 102,144 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 102,144 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery Is Flat(Discharged).

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

Pass 13 May 2008 98,498 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 98,498 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 83,563 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2007 83,563 miles

Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 64,490 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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NG03 ACF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NG03 ACF, 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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NG03 ACF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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