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FA52 ULZ

2003 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,456 mi
Last recorded176,456 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 ULZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 176,456 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 170,547 miles

Correct number plates fitted at time of test

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 170,544 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Correct number plates fitted at time of test

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 165,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Correct number plates fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 161,249 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 151,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot damaged

front bumper damaged

rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2013 151,245 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot damaged

front bumper damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2011 142,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear door and arch scratched

Offside front door handle trim missing

Offside front seat belt becoming slow to retract

Offside rear door and arch bodywork damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2011 142,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear door and arch scratched

Offside front door handle trim missing

Offside front seat belt becoming slow to retract

Offside rear door and arch bodywork damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2011 132,982 miles

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

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

damage to osr door and quarter panel

outer cover missing off osf outer door handle

plastic interior panels around osf seatbelt broken and insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2011 132,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

damage to osr door and quarter panel

outer cover missing off osf outer door handle

plastic interior panels around osf seatbelt broken and insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2010 120,751 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

damage to o/s rear of car

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 19 Jan 2010 120,751 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

damage to o/s rear of car

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Jan 2009 107,575 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 107,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 94,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 94,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2007 84,119 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 71,407 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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FA52 ULZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FA52 ULZ, 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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FA52 ULZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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