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DA03 FGU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,041 mi
Last recorded202,041 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 202,041 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 189,992 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 189,888 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 179,652 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 168,215 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 159,518 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 150,325 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 150,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 146,002 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Plastic covers fitted under neath front to rear of vehicle restricting full inspection

Rear All steel suspension parts corroded Sub-frame,all arms,shocks + springs

Pass 30 May 2019 137,093 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side and off side rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 30 May 2019 137,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near side and off side rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2018 129,374 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 129,373 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 122,241 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 122,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 115,612 miles

Front discs slightly lipped.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 115,612 miles

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

Front discs slightly lipped.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 107,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 99,058 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,024 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 81,023 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 May 2011 73,660 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,896 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,972 miles

Baby seat in o/s rear bench seat

Nsf flexi brake hose worn due to fouling with inner wheel arch.No cords visible

Fail 5 Jun 2007 42,055 miles

2 Baby seats on rear seats

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front tyres,slight distortion on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,055 miles

2 Baby seats on rear seats

Front tyres,slight distortion on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,719 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 24,448 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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DA03 FGU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 DA03 FGU, 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 DA03 FGU registered?

DA03 FGU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is DA03 FGU safe to buy?

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