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FG03 XTM

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,131 mi
Last recorded99,131 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 XTM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 99,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides n/s/r and o/s/r brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion apparent rear subframe / subframe mount areas / rear suspension components

lower coils of both rear springs difficult to inspect due to lower arm design

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

rear brake discs showing some corrosion

sharp edges caused by corrosion o/s/f wing covered with tape

Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,818 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,453 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 90,628 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 90,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank strap

Fail 7 Aug 2021 88,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank strap

Pass 7 Aug 2020 87,169 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 84,396 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,315 miles

Front Both brake flexible hoses slightly perished

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,386 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,340 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,925 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 65,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,654 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 65,615 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 59,168 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

vac hose leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,168 miles

vac hose leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 52,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,125 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,801 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 27,798 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XTM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

FG03 XTM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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