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A4 VUD

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,925 mi
Last recorded143,925 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 143,925 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 143,855 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 141,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 141,561 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 136,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheels are stiff when rotated by hand

o/s rear tyre is wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

rear discs are worn

Pass 26 Feb 2013 126,875 miles

engine light on

oil leak

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

slight play on nearside steering krack

Pass 5 Dec 2011 125,490 miles

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

Oil leak

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

management light on dash

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 103,002 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 103,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 85,005 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,005 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,419 miles

slight movement on steering rack n/s

Pass 14 Dec 2007 77,245 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,727 miles

nearside slight wear in steering rack

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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A4 VUD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A4 VUD, 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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A4 VUD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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