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AD03 FVF

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,747 mi
Last recorded96,747 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stress cracked in edges of tread

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

Offside Front tyre 3-5mm

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

Offside Rear light unit cracked - not affecting lighting

all brake hoses starting to deteriorate

intermittent fault with high level brake light not working

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all brake hoses starting to stress crack

both front droplink lower bushes slightly deteriorated

both front lower forward arm bushes stress cracked

dipstick partially broken - removed lower half to prevent getting stuck in tube

surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 16 Jan 2017 94,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

all brake hoses starting to stress crack

both front droplink lower bushes slightly deteriorated

both front lower forward arm bushes stress cracked

dipstick partially broken - removed lower half to prevent getting stuck in tube

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 26 Jan 2016 94,015 miles

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

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

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

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

bodywork damage - no sharp edges

boot open light on even though boot closed

both front brake hoses starting to stress crack

both front droplink lower bushes slightly deteriorated

dipstick partially broken

glovebox wont remain closed

Fail 26 Jan 2016 94,015 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside headlight slightly condensated

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

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

bodywork damage - no sharp edges

boot open light on even though boot closed

both front brake hoses starting to stress crack

both front droplink lower bushes slightly deteriorated

dipstick partially broken

glovebox wont remain closed

Pass 27 Jul 2013 91,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,428 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 88,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 76,471 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,125 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 67,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 51,168 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,749 miles

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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AD03 FVF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AD03 FVF, 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 AD03 FVF registered?

AD03 FVF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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