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FB03 FXF

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

193,696 mi
Last recorded193,696 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FXF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 193,696 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 193,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 184,865 miles

Front Lower both front lower antiroll bar bushes slight play

Offside Front Inner tyre slight cuts in wall

Rear Inner both rear inner sills starting to corode

Fail 8 Feb 2020 184,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower both front lower antiroll bar bushes slight play

Offside Front Inner tyre slight cuts in wall

Rear Inner both rear inner sills starting to corode

Pass 5 Jan 2019 183,479 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 181,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 180,319 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 178,859 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 176,527 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 176,527 miles

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

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

front nearside wheel bearing has slight play and slightly rough when rotated

Pass 23 Dec 2013 165,367 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 165,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 155,425 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 155,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 144,564 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 133,923 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 122,764 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 110,297 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 101,731 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 101,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 94,305 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 93,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 79,681 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts on outside wall

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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FB03 FXF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FB03 FXF, 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 FB03 FXF registered?

FB03 FXF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FB03 FXF safe to buy?

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