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FM03 FXL

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

226,124 mi
Last recorded226,124 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 FXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 226,124 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 215,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 205,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 195,779 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 187,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 180,318 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 171,548 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 171,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 162,096 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 153,962 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 144,851 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 1 Mar 2016 144,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2015 134,261 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 125,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 125,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 118,294 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 118,294 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 110,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 94,003 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,728 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 80,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 69,165 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 57,208 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 57,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,988 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,490 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 FXL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FM03 FXL, 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 FM03 FXL registered?

FM03 FXL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is FM03 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 FXL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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