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2003 AUDI A4
General Information
- Registration SW03EBA
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A4
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2496cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 183,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
19 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 177,912 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2020 11 Jun 202614 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 35,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust silencer likely to become detached both center sleves (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 171,690 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
8 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 171,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
20 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 162,304 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and n/s/f (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 162,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/f and n/s/f (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and n/s/f (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 154,394 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 154,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 143,315 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 143,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 131,519 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 131,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,502 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2014 11 Jun 20265 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 117,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside An item not tested (Manual)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,037 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202625 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 106,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
16 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,302 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2012 11 Jun 202611 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 95,197 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,205 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202611 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,143 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2010 11 Jun 202620 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,393 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2009 11 Jun 202623 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,378 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
19 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 50,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
13 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 44,444 MI
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SW03EBA was registered on 2003-06-10
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