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FP03 SBV

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

225,903 mi
Last recorded225,903 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2021 225,903 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 215,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 215,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 199,528 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 194,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2017 187,291 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

centre silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2017 187,291 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2016 180,232 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall damaged

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 180,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall damaged

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

Under tray loose

Pass 17 Jun 2015 94,127 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 174,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 167,774 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 167,620 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 159,636 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 153,336 miles

Both rear suspension lower bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 153,334 miles

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

Both rear suspension lower bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 147,664 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 147,664 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 130,422 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 111,831 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 91,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 74,630 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 59,891 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 59,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 SBV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SBV, 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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FP03 SBV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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