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FV03 EDR

2003 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,160 mi
Last recorded143,160 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 EDR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 143,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 142,982 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front wipers slightly worn

Items removed from drivers view

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front arch area corroded

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 9 Sep 2017 142,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Front wipers slightly worn

Items removed from drivers view

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front arch area corroded

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Service light illuminated

Pass 6 Sep 2016 117,645 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,545 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis slightly corroded across both sides to the rear of the vehicle (2.4.A.3)

various rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2016 117,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure middle of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure o/s and middle (6.2.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis slightly corroded across both sides to the rear of the vehicle (2.4.A.3)

both front tyre tread ripping up to shoulders

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

various rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,075 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,952 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 75,948 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,979 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,181 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,020 miles

Advise rear bump stops broken

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,405 miles

both offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber bumpstops worn

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,898 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,450 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,898 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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FV03 EDR is a 2003 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV03 EDR, 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 EDR registered?

FV03 EDR is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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