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FG03 XTA

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

196,091 mi
Last recorded196,091 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 XTA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 196,091 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 196,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 164,434 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 164,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 157,511 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 19 May 2014 113,691 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

Fail 16 May 2014 113,652 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner tread.

plastic covers fitted to underside inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

rear tyres wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,979 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 107,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

harsh vibration through car at tickover

Pass 17 Aug 2013 106,228 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 102,833 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 102,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,570 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,137 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,285 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 82,127 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 22 Aug 2008 82,127 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 72,649 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 71,779 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 19 Apr 2007 71,779 miles

air bag light on

Fail 16 Apr 2007 71,596 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,862 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 51,811 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FG03 XTA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FG03 XTA, 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 FG03 XTA registered?

FG03 XTA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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