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FH03 HWU

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,807 mi
Last recorded121,807 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 HWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 121,807 miles

rear heat shield insecure.

undertrays fitted obscuring view.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to rear brake discs.

Fail 28 Oct 2019 121,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm nearest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to rear brake discs.

rear heat shield insecure.

undertrays fitted obscuring view.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 117,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch panel damaged. (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 117,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch panel damaged. (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 112,856 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 112,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine Warning Light On.

Fuel cap seal cracked.

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

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 19 Oct 2016 108,160 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint [rear arm] (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint [rear arm] (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 108,158 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint [front arm] (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint [rear arm] (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint [rear arm] (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 104,982 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 104,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 101,441 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,998 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,820 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,399 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,468 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,884 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 HWU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FH03 HWU, 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 FH03 HWU registered?

FH03 HWU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is FH03 HWU safe to buy?

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