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AC03 HTD

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

157,844 mi
Last recorded157,844 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HTD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 157,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link & 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin/bush at hub on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipework to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

nearside front brake hose is cracking & perishing

oil leak engine area

rear exhaust clamp is loose & knocking but not leaking

rear lower gearbox mount is deteriorating

Fail 3 Aug 2018 157,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm - marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link & 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin/bush at hub on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipework to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

nearside front brake hose is cracking & perishing

oil leak engine area

rear exhaust clamp is loose & knocking but not leaking

rear lower gearbox mount is deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2018 157,542 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive movement at inner rubber attachment (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim - marked in yellow (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link & 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rubber mount (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipework to rack/steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

exhaust rear clamp is loose/knocking but not leaking

nearside front brake flexi hose is cracking & perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2016 145,979 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak engine area

Fail 19 Dec 2016 145,950 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak engine area

Fail 1 Dec 2016 145,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part brake hose fouling inner wheel rim (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low damaged (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm ball joint facing down (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm ball joint facing upwards (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Central Rear seat belt clasp missing (belt not tested)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm ball joint facing upwards (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front moisture in headlight

oil leak engine area

Pass 25 Sep 2014 136,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 119,221 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 0.mm inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2013 119,221 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre 0.mm inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,158 miles

Air bag warning light on

Traction control light on

Fail 17 Jul 2012 100,158 miles

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

Air bag warning light on

Traction control light on

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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AC03 HTD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 AC03 HTD, 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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What year was AC03 HTD registered?

AC03 HTD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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