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FM03 ZHX

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

211,699 mi
Last recorded211,699 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 211,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 211,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 205,335 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 205,335 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Average reading was 1.11- Limit is 0.6 for this vehicle (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm - Bush also worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 195,687 miles

Gearbox bearings noisy

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 195,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox bearings noisy

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 182,514 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 182,297 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lefthand arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH sides, into caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Righthand arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 178,441 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 175,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 167,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Undertray fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2018 167,886 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 161,795 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 147,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 147,620 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened inner pads look low (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre nr limit

Offside Front tyre nr limit

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 131,695 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 125,995 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 125,995 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil level low.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 120,456 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 120,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,993 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 107,741 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 101,354 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 89,939 miles

front and rear discs corroded / front pads low / rear washers not working

Fail 29 Apr 2008 81,748 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 81,748 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,451 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 ZHX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX registered?

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

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