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FM03 HPN

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,561 mi
Last recorded181,561 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 181,561 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 171,688 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 161,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 154,031 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 140,553 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 138,455 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 132,487 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 132,485 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 128,956 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 128,952 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 124,576 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Rear trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Back box heat shield loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 120,002 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre clamps heavily corroded

nsr brake has slight bind

Fail 17 Nov 2015 120,002 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre clamps heavily corroded

nsr brake has slight bind

Pass 24 Nov 2014 114,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,694 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 100,997 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 88,754 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 78,943 miles

both front brake discs worn

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

front tyres wearing edges slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,730 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,079 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 59,079 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,232 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 42,537 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,713 miles

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

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 HPN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HPN, 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 HPN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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