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FA03 ELV

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,320 mi
Last recorded144,320 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 ELV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 144,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 143,417 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 135,955 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 126,336 miles

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

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

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

under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 8 Dec 2014 118,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2013 107,294 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 82,806 miles

both front tyres 2m

Pass 19 Dec 2011 63,350 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 21 Feb 2011 81,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,111 miles

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

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

under body shield fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2009 50,111 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

under body shield fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,167 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 40,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,193 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 ELV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELV, 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 FA03 ELV registered?

FA03 ELV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is FA03 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 ELV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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