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FA03 PHN

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,214 mi
Last recorded122,214 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 PHN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 122,214 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 116,074 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 116,074 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 115,649 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced More than 50% notworking (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached Inner wing cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both rear road springs

Corrosion to fuel tank strap

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

O.s.f fog lamp notworking

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

Pass 12 May 2018 91,853 miles

under tray damaged

Fail 11 May 2018 91,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake discs has been getting hot

under tray damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,142 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,972 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 84,223 miles

Offside rear coil spring showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,593 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,289 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,419 miles

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

front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,043 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,710 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 54,704 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 54,704 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 54,407 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,593 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,847 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,673 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 PHN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHN, 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 PHN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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