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FE03 SWU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,402 mi
Last recorded218,402 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 SWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 218,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury nearside front wing/wheel arch holed and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm inner bushes splitting/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm inner bushes splitting/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and worn close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 204,244 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2017 200,306 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 197,773 miles

childs seats fitted

slight windscreen damage in zone b

Fail 11 Mar 2016 197,772 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

childs seats fitted

slight windscreen damage in zone b

Pass 13 Mar 2015 192,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2015 192,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2014 162,150 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on both edges

pad low warning light on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 135,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 118,372 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 118,370 miles

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

pads worn thin on offside rear brake

Fail 5 Jan 2011 102,747 miles

N/S/F Tyre Treads Wearing On Outside Edge

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 102,747 miles

N/S/F Tyre Treads Wearing On Outside Edge

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 89,732 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 75,118 miles

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,118 miles

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 9 Jan 2008 60,993 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,117 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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FE03 SWU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FE03 SWU, 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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FE03 SWU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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