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FP03 VHH

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

273,570 mi
Last recorded273,570 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 VHH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 273,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 273,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 256,951 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 245,701 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 237,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 230,011 miles

Car battary not accessable to allow engine oil temperature measurement.

Engine misfiring.

Engine oil leak.

Offside front wiper blade not clearing the screen well.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 230,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Car battary not accessable to allow engine oil temperature measurement.

Engine misfiring.

Engine oil leak.

Offside front wiper blade not clearing the screen well.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 201,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

o/s engine mount worn

Fail 15 Nov 2012 201,974 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

o/s engine mount worn

Pass 11 Jun 2011 165,943 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 143,899 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 124,770 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 114,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 114,975 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 93,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,139 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 76,355 miles

chips in swept area of screen

front number plate starting to delaminate

wear on rear brake pads

Fail 21 Apr 2006 76,355 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in swept area of screen

front number plate starting to delaminate

wear on rear brake pads

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 VHH is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP03 VHH, 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 VHH is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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