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FT03 OBL

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,716 mi
Last recorded89,716 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 OBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 89,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,349 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 79,160 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 79,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 68,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 66,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 66,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 60,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 60,870 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 56,566 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 51,970 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,532 miles

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 2 Feb 2016 46,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 17 Jan 2015 43,759 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 39,526 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 39,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,677 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 33,675 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 30,207 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 30,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 26,166 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 23,171 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 19,998 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 15,930 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,724 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 OBL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OBL, 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 FT03 OBL registered?

FT03 OBL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is FT03 OBL safe to buy?

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