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FP03 GUW

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,020 mi
Last recorded151,020 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 GUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 151,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 144,545 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 135,959 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting bolt loose but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 135,944 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting bolt loose but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 131,570 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 119,662 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 108,119 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 108,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 103,260 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,853 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust centre box is starting to corrode around the box

advise front nearside headlamp unit is damaged and been repaired on the mountings. lamp secure at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,710 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 85,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 82,597 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2011 82,597 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2010 72,704 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 72,704 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 62,358 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,015 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,248 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 40,199 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 31,710 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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FP03 GUW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP03 GUW, 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 FP03 GUW registered?

FP03 GUW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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