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FM52 OWF

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,036 mi
Last recorded187,036 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 OWF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 187,036 miles

front wheel bearings slightly worn

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush starting to split

front windscreen slightly damaged (zone B)

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear offside indicator discoloured

Fail 8 Sep 2015 187,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure link insecure to anti-roll bar( retaining bolt to anti-roll bar sheared off in bar) (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower shock absorber bush starting to split

front wheel bearings slightly worn

front windscreen slightly damaged (zone B)

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear offside indicator discoloured

Pass 12 Aug 2014 173,158 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs lipped

offside rear indicator starting to discolour

Fail 11 Aug 2014 173,158 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs lipped

offside rear indicator starting to discolour

Pass 9 Aug 2013 163,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 152,560 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 137,008 miles

front tyres perished

nail in offside front tyre

rear brake flexihose ferrules corroded

rear brake flexihoses perished

two nails in nearside rear tyre

undertray fitted front to rear

winscreen chipped

Fail 26 Jul 2011 136,679 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front tyres perished

nail in offside front tyre

rear brake flexihose ferrules corroded

rear brake flexihoses perished

two nails in nearside rear tyre

undertray fitted front to rear

winscreen chipped

Pass 22 Jul 2010 126,192 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 125,912 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 115,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 31 Jul 2008 104,798 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 95,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 88,431 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 83,222 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 OWF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM52 OWF, 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 FM52 OWF registered?

FM52 OWF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is FM52 OWF safe to buy?

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