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FA03 ELC

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

210,394 mi
Last recorded210,394 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 ELC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 210,394 miles

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

m i l on

Fail 26 Mar 2019 210,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

m.i.l. on

Pass 5 Dec 2018 205,803 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 186,321 miles

oil/leaking/underneah

Fail 9 Nov 2017 186,247 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested due to excessive internal engine noise - oil level very low prior to test. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing Both upper suspension arms (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing Both upper suspension arms (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Bonnet support strut failed

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 173,241 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 173,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 167,139 miles

rear o/s and n/s tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 14 Nov 2015 167,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 3 Nov 2014 158,837 miles

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

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2013 151,945 miles

rear shockabsorber bump stops perished and worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 139,108 miles

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

front fog lamp broken

under tray broken

Fail 16 Nov 2012 138,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front fog lamp broken

under tray broken

Pass 18 Nov 2011 122,792 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 105,008 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,434 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 89,434 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,950 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,554 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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FA03 ELC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FA03 ELC, 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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FA03 ELC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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