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FT03 AHD

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,410 mi
Last recorded149,410 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 AHD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 149,410 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 26 May 2020 149,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Jan 2019 148,006 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 145,138 miles

Bumper insecure rear lower ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link arm upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link arm upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 145,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bumper insecure rear lower ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link arm upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link arm upper bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 145,113 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Bumper insecure ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 144,252 miles

nearside front wiper blade secured with tape

windscreen sticker offside front top corner,

Fail 16 Mar 2016 144,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole/ply cords visible (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing edge (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside front wiper blade secured with tape

windscreen sticker offside front top corner,

Pass 6 Jan 2015 140,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 133,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 123,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 123,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 114,128 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 97,624 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 97,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 80,690 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 80,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 62,312 miles

nearside front bottom ball joint

Fail 17 Dec 2008 62,311 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front bottom ball joint

neartside mirror glass missing

Pass 14 Dec 2007 43,482 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 43,482 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,959 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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FT03 AHD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FT03 AHD, 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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FT03 AHD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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