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FE03 SWY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

182,021 mi
Last recorded182,021 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 SWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 182,021 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 181,968 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 167,939 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 158,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 153,142 miles

Nearside Front Bottom arm rear mount has slight play

Offside Front Bottom arm rear mount has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2020 149,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 131,716 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 131,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,543 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 104,287 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,396 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 77,394 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,509 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2013 53,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,111 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,382 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 29,382 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split.

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,311 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 24,311 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,849 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 10,783 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 SWY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWY, 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 FE03 SWY registered?

FE03 SWY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is FE03 SWY safe to buy?

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