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FL03 VRD

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,114 mi
Last recorded164,114 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 VRD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 164,114 miles

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

drivers seat loose in runners

handle missing for bonnet release

Pass 12 Jun 2017 159,100 miles

drivers seat loose in seat runners

slight smear front wipers

Front old marks on windscreen from previous worn blades

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arms inner rubber bush's split and very weak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arms inner rubber bush's split and very weak (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both to calipers (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet release cable handle missing

Fail 9 Jun 2017 159,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both c links (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut to cords and inner and outer tread on legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front old marks on windscreen from previous worn blades

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arms inner rubber bush's split and very weak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arms inner rubber bush's split and very weak (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both to calipers (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet release cable handle missing

brake pad warning light on

drivers seat loose in seat runners

slight smear front wipers

Pass 3 Jun 2016 151,914 miles

Interior bonnet release damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner C.v Boot split

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 151,914 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Interior bonnet release damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner C.v Boot split

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 150,045 miles

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

o/s/f tyre got nail

Pass 14 May 2014 141,579 miles

engine coolant level low

front plastic undertray insecure

nearside and offside rear brake pads appear worn low

Fail 14 May 2014 141,579 miles

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

engine coolant level low

front plastic undertray insecure

nearside and offside rear brake pads appear worn low

Pass 22 May 2013 127,097 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 127,097 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 114,175 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 99,431 miles

initial damage to near-side wiper

Fail 16 May 2011 99,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

initial damage to near-side wiper

Pass 18 May 2010 87,967 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 87,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 75,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 75,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 63,649 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,872 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,098 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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FL03 VRD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FL03 VRD, 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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FL03 VRD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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