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FD03 GGJ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,004 mi
Last recorded178,004 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 GGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 178,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arms (both) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arms (both) (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 177,998 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arms (both) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arms (both) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 172,438 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 172,438 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 167,656 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 167,656 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 162,708 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 162,702 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 158,796 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 158,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 153,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 153,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 148,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 135,604 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 135,604 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 121,165 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 121,041 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear centre seat belt requires attention buckle override on seat belt webb

Pass 29 Jul 2008 109,472 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 98,558 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 71,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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 GGJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GGJ, 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 GGJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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