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FH03 YDF

2003 Audi S4 Avant

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,005 mi
Last recorded179,005 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi S4 Avant95,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 YDF
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 179,005 miles
Fail 8 May 2018

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 359,822 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 359,822 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 178,087 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 3 May 2016 178,087 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 177,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 172,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 167,719 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 167,719 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres low on tread

n/s/f cv boot slightly splitting

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 153,007 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 129,926 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 105,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2010 83,413 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2008 29,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 21,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,530 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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FH03 YDF is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 95,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH03 YDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FH03 YDF is a 2003 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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