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FM03 GCV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

205,842 mi
Last recorded205,842 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 GCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 205,842 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 198,169 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 198,169 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 189,749 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 183,271 miles

n/s f drive shaft cv boot split and cv joint play

Fail 19 Sep 2016 183,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s f drive shaft cv boot split and cv joint play

Pass 2 Oct 2015 174,316 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 174,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 166,031 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 157,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 146,235 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 146,235 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 134,307 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 115,613 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 115,613 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 105,465 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 97,411 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wiper blades poor

Child seat not fitted correctly

Pass 3 Jun 2006 81,106 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 81,104 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GCV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GCV, 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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What year was FM03 GCV registered?

FM03 GCV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is FM03 GCV safe to buy?

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