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FIL 4581

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,048 mi
Last recorded163,048 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 4581
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 163,048 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 160,912 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 157,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2024 157,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 151,059 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 151,044 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 148,979 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front mounting bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm, inner and outer bushes perished. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 143,465 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front mounting bush perishing and splitting, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Apr 2021 143,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front mounting bush perishing and splitting, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Apr 2020 136,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 133,708 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 133,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 130,531 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 127,865 miles

under body cover fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,135 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 123,127 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 119,512 miles

chip to screen

Pass 30 Oct 2013 112,385 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 104,008 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 96,939 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 87,174 miles

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,494 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2008 65,881 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Aug 2007 51,851 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,942 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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FIL 4581 is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FIL 4581, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FIL 4581 registered?

FIL 4581 is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is FIL 4581 safe to buy?

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