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FL03 VRG

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,986 mi
Last recorded137,986 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 VRG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 137,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front wheel arch corroded, taped in places

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 137,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front wheel arch corroded, taped in places

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 130,989 miles

Both front tyres getting low on 3mm

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Corrosion taken place offside front wing

Engine oil level on minimum mark

Engine undertray loose but secure. Attention strongly advised

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 130,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres getting low on 3mm

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Corrosion taken place offside front wing

Engine oil level on minimum mark

Engine undertray loose but secure. Attention strongly advised

Front Lower bumper and grill loose but secure Attention strongly advise

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 124,926 miles

Both front wings corroded

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 124,900 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure parking brake (3.5.1d)

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

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

Both front wings corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 119,566 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 119,558 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 114,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT and REAR brake discs slightly pitted/worn.

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven wear nearside rear tyre.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 114,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine undertray insecure.

FRONT and REAR brake discs slightly pitted/worn.

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven wear nearside rear tyre.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 108,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mid exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Jun 2013 108,217 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mid exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,043 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 96,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM MARK

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 96,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM MARK

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,808 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 90,808 miles

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

terrible noise from under bonnet.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 83,707 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2008 75,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2007 67,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seat fitted to n/s rear

Pass 28 Apr 2006 59,001 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 VRG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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