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NJ03 JLV

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,153 mi
Last recorded110,153 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 JLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 110,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,633 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 100,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,109 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,204 miles

o/s rear tyre worn to 2-3mm on inner measured tread area

Fail 8 Apr 2016 82,203 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively in very poor condition (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre worn to 2-3mm on inner measured tread area

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Apr 2015 79,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s registration plate lamp unit deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,861 miles

o/s front & n/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Apr 2014 74,861 miles

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

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

o/s front & n/s rear tyres wearing on edges

removed expired parking permit from drivers view before test

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,922 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 68,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 64,227 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 64,227 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,240 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 51,774 miles

ENGINE OIL WELL BELOW MINIMUM MARK ON DIPSTICK. Had to top up before test - 0.5 litre oil

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,774 miles

ENGINE OIL WELL BELOW MINIMUM MARK ON DIPSTICK. Had to top up before test - 0.5 litre oil

Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,425 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,403 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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NJ03 JLV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NJ03 JLV, 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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NJ03 JLV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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