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FP03 VHY

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,264 mi
Last recorded158,264 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 158,264 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 356,414 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 356,405 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 356,390 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 352,158 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 352,158 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 345,839 miles

AirBag Warning Light On

Fail 4 Mar 2013 345,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

AirBag Warning Light On

Pass 17 Dec 2011 321,029 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 288,003 miles

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

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2009 252,239 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 211,057 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 161,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 161,859 miles

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 104,037 miles

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

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

Offside rear inner side lamp inoperative.

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 VHY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP03 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

FP03 VHY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is FP03 VHY safe to buy?

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