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78 SPP

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

219,898 mi
Last recorded219,898 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 SPP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 219,898 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 207,425 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 199,456 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 192,678 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Dec 2021 185,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2020 181,568 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 181,568 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 May 2019 174,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 163,672 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 150,850 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine cover fitted

engine light on

under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 141,595 miles

Engine cover and under shield fitted

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 130,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 119,336 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 105,800 miles

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

n/s headlamp slightly dull

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 9 May 2012 94,016 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 82,762 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 71,532 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 71,532 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light broken

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 19 May 2009 62,116 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 52,421 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 May 2007 40,848 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,742 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 31,742 miles

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

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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78 SPP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 78 SPP, 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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78 SPP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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