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FM03 JYK

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,704 mi
Last recorded161,704 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 JYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 161,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 160,040 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 160,025 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 155,823 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 152,798 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 152,789 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 147,008 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 141,512 miles

slight wear on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 141,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight wear on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 134,833 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 128,218 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriated

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 128,218 miles

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriated

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 121,410 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front anti roll bar link bushes slight wear

rear brake discs slight corrosion and wear

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 113,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 11 Mar 2013 108,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangement light on

offside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2013 108,008 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangement light on

offside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2012 101,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre on 3mm

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2011 94,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine mangement light on

unable to check all of fuel and brake pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 24 Mar 2010 85,293 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 76,517 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 56,470 miles

bouth front tyres close to limit

covers under and over sills

Pass 30 Jun 2006 35,249 miles

Collars cracked on rear anti roll bar.

Fail 30 Jun 2006 35,249 miles

Collars cracked on rear anti roll bar.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JYK is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FM03 JYK, 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 JYK registered?

FM03 JYK is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FM03 JYK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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