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FA03 XLZ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,273 mi
Last recorded196,273 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 196,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 185,958 miles

Near side front lower front control arm has slight play at ball joint

Near side rear tyre nearing wear bars, 2mm

Off side front lower front control arm has slight play at ball joint

Off side rear tyre cracking badly on inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Vehicle service message displayed

Pass 19 Sep 2015 178,701 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front anti roll bar linkage bush deteriorated

nearside front tyre low on tread

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside front tyre low on tread

rear indicators slightly discoloured

service light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 172,993 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 172,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 168,589 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 152,684 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 138,777 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 138,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 123,434 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 104,350 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,742 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,220 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 XLZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ registered?

FA03 XLZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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The MOT history for FA03 XLZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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