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FM52 TVJ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,122 mi
Last recorded122,122 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 TVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 122,122 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2017 122,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 116,488 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 25 Feb 2016 116,488 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 108,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 108,614 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,404 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 99,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 92,278 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,058 miles

both rear tyres wearing a bit low outer edges, rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2012 83,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing a bit low outer edges, rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2010 70,692 miles

front tyres worn bit low outer edges

Pass 9 Jan 2010 66,756 miles

coolant on minimum level

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2010 66,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant on minimum level

corrosion and wear to front brake discs

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2008 57,949 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 57,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 22 Dec 2007 49,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 40,416 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 31,832 miles

front windscreen wipers splitting

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 TVJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TVJ, 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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FM52 TVJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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