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FHZ 6989

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,184 mi
Last recorded163,184 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 6989
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 163,184 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 156,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 153,363 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area / under neath engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle front to rear ok at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2020 153,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake hose bolts / washers (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area / under neath engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle front to rear ok at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2018 147,765 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 147,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 145,900 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 145,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 143,825 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2016 143,742 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 140,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer wall damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 140,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front/off (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer wall damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 137,993 miles

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

various gaiters are slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2014 137,993 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

various gaiters are slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2013 133,992 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 130,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 125,799 miles

anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to some brake pipes and ferruls

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2011 125,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to some brake pipes and ferruls

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2010 120,954 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 115,745 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 115,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 104,973 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 104,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 95,637 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 77,775 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 77,775 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FHZ 6989 is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FHZ 6989, 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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FHZ 6989 is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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