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FM03 FWZ

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

169,178 mi
Last recorded169,178 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 FWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 169,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant radiator support excessively corroded marked in yellow

Pass 14 Jun 2024 167,867 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 166,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Fail 29 Jun 2023 166,803 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 29 Jun 2022 164,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2022 164,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2021 161,569 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 161,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 154,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm inner & edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 147,810 miles

brake pad warning light on

damage to nsf tyre wall cords not showing recommend changing

film on the nsf headlamp lense

front brake discs corroded also worn inner faces

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 147,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

brake pad warning light on

damage to nsf tyre wall cords not showing recommend changing

film on the nsf headlamp lense

front brake discs corroded also worn inner faces

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 143,083 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 26 Apr 2017 143,083 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2016 137,398 miles

film on the nsf headlamp lense will require attention at a later date

ns and os front brake hoses showing signs of cracks and nsr hose sowing signs of cracks

ns and os front top suspension arm bushes started to crack

osr tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 132,527 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 132,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 124,800 miles

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

n/s headlamp lense deteriorated

n/s registration lamp in op but plate still illuminated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 114,990 miles

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 5 Nov 2012 114,254 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 105,894 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 105,879 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 93,952 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 93,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 85,120 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 84,859 miles

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

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

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 77,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,583 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 60,866 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 53,021 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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FM03 FWZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FM03 FWZ, 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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FM03 FWZ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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