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FT03 NCE

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,665 mi
Last recorded121,665 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 NCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2024 121,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 113,519 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 110,942 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,516 miles

Front screen ha a crack but below swept area

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 98,297 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 92,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 81,032 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,115 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,903 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,791 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,884 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,884 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 58,103 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,103 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,418 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

clutch seems very high

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,823 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

small chip in front windscreen,

Fail 16 Jul 2007 33,390 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,390 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,814 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 NCE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NCE, 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 NCE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2003.

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