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FM52 OPA

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,253 mi
Last recorded165,253 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 OPA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 165,253 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four top suspension arm inner bushes beginning to split and perish (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 151,409 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 151,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 127,199 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 111,282 miles

Rear brake cables damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,520 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 93,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 90,376 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 80,135 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 80,134 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2007 65,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 65,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 57,488 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 45,908 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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FM52 OPA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FM52 OPA, 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 FM52 OPA registered?

FM52 OPA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is FM52 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 OPA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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