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FA03 XLT

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,541 mi
Last recorded105,541 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,541 miles

Advise front tyres getting low on tread

Advise front wiper blades poor

Advise n/s/f and o/s/f bottom shocker bush worn

Advise o/s/f engine mount weaping oil

Advise rear tyres just legal at time of test

Advise slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,684 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 90,684 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Advise both front anti-roll bar links worn

Advise both rear flexible hoses cracking with age

Fail 25 Sep 2015 90,670 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at lower balljoint mount (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,854 miles

condition all front wishbone arm bushes

corrosion both rear coil springs

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 3 Oct 2014 78,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

colour o/s/r indicator

condition all front wishbone arm bushes

condition o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose splitting BORDERLINE

corrosion both rear coil springs

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,731 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,467 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,299 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,209 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,897 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,173 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 17,804 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 XLT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

FA03 XLT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is FA03 XLT safe to buy?

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