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FV03 BWG

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,347 mi
Last recorded72,347 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 BWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 70,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,812 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS OVER 50% WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 14 Jun 2017 68,812 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC PADS OVER 50% WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,782 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 57,782 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,342 miles

slight damage nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,478 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 55,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,106 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 54,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,057 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,824 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 51,824 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall badly damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,854 miles

both rear tyres sidewall perrished

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,603 miles

Nearside front Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres have damaged sidewalls

Fail 30 Jul 2009 47,603 miles

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

Nearside front Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres have damaged sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,091 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,362 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 37,362 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,279 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 31,279 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

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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FV03 BWG 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 63.6%.

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 FV03 BWG, 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 FV03 BWG registered?

FV03 BWG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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