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FH03 ETX

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,988 mi
Last recorded164,988 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 ETX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 164,988 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 164,970 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 163,553 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 163,546 miles

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

Central Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 163,258 miles

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

power steering pump noisy

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Mar 2023 163,257 miles

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

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

power steering pump noisy

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Feb 2022 157,915 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 157,915 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 143,982 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 143,548 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CAT (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% NSF 330KG. OSF 497KG. BOTH LOCK (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak PIPES ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre PUNCTURE REPAIR ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 136,429 miles

possible leak from raidiator

Pass 31 Jul 2017 135,321 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2016 126,808 miles

slight play in offside front front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 17 Aug 2015 124,865 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 123,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 118,564 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine has slight oil leak

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 118,207 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine has slight oil leak

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

Pass 15 May 2012 112,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated but not blowing

Pass 13 May 2011 104,620 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 28 May 2010 100,325 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 94,270 miles

Adjusted n/s head light aim ( too low)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2008 86,044 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 72,335 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 53,845 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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FH03 ETX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH03 ETX, 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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FH03 ETX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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