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SB52 ZZO

2003 Audi QUATTRO

Silver Petrol 2226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,104 mi
Last recorded115,104 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi QUATTRO80,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 ZZO
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 115,104 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both also both lenzes dirty and light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear cassis legs and rear x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded including lower spring platform (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including all rear suspension pick up points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear undertray insecure

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2023 115,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both also both lenzes dirty and light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear cassis legs and rear x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded including lower spring platform (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including all rear suspension pick up points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear undertray insecure

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2022 110,705 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 110,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 108,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

outer sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

rear chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 106,541 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre very low tread

Fail 22 Jul 2019 106,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres heavily perished

front brake discs corroded

nearside front drop link slight play

nearside rear tyre very low tread

Pass 7 Jul 2018 103,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 103,544 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,706 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

both rear back plates corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 99,691 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 93,915 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm has a worn bush

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall is damaged

Rear exhaust joint is corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 93,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front lower suspension arm has a worn bush

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall is damaged

Rear exhaust joint is corroded

drivers view requires attention

Pass 29 May 2015 87,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2015 87,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2014 81,107 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW TREAD

Fail 28 May 2013 75,619 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 75,619 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 70,076 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f outer side wall is damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2011 64,786 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 64,786 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,519 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,519 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has slight cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 29 Dec 2008 45,455 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 38,366 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 32,393 miles

How Reliable is the Audi QUATTRO?

Based on 20,748 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
919
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 471
position lamp(s) not working 471
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 444
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 416
Headlamp aim too low 389
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SB52 ZZO is a 2003 Audi QUATTRO in Silver with a 2,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 80,874 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 QUATTRO fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 471 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB52 ZZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi QUATTRO typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 23 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB52 ZZO is a 2003 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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