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FD03 GFG

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

160,785 mi
Last recorded160,785 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 GFG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 160,785 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 160,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 154,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 154,445 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 147,020 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 145,597 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,111 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 131,816 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,393 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 112,657 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 112,657 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 104,855 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 104,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 98,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp Assembly Damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2012 98,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lamp Assembly Damaged

Pass 3 May 2011 91,499 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 91,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 83,704 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 73,299 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 73,299 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 64,576 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2008 64,576 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,729 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 52,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 40,781 miles

o/s rear tyre low on tread

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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FD03 GFG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FD03 GFG, 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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FD03 GFG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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