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FM52 WNU

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

159,903 mi
Last recorded159,903 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 159,903 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front anti roll bar drop links perished.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 154,778 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 154,751 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 147,645 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 147,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 139,488 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 139,487 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 135,255 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,425 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 117,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,962 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 97,962 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 177,689 miles

both front & o/s rear tyre on legal limit.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 165,201 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 153,194 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres worn on inside edge. rear pads worn.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 153,194 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres worn on inside edge. rear pads worn.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 145,681 miles

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

full length under body covers fitted resricted view of various components

Pass 29 Sep 2010 138,790 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 138,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 134,337 miles

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

both wiper rubbers split.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 134,337 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

both wiper rubbers split.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 127,464 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 127,464 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 114,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 114,171 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 91,753 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 91,753 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 72,535 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 WNU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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