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FT03 LME

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

232,091 mi
Last recorded232,091 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 LME
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 232,091 miles

General corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 29 Jan 2019 232,091 miles

General corrosion to under side of vehicle

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 230,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

center exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 227,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front section of exhaust at flexi deteriorated but not leaking gasses at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2016 227,236 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front section of exhaust at flexi deteriorated but not leaking gasses at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2014 213,028 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 213,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 198,128 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 198,128 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 184,436 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 169,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 153,294 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S REAR TYRE ONLY JUST LEGEL

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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 21 Jan 2010 136,821 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 136,813 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 28 Jan 2009 116,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 94,387 miles

advise egr valve leaking oil

advise rear anti roll bar plastic sleves craked

advise rear wiper motor inop

advise rear wiper splitting

Pass 23 Jul 2007 83,552 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 83,552 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise rear anti roll bar plastic sleeves cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,955 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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 LME is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FT03 LME, 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 LME is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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