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FV03 FKC

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,438 mi
Last recorded128,438 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FKC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 128,438 miles

Offside Front wiper blade is splitting at the ends and leaving streaks of fluid behind in service (8.2.3)

Offside Rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating (1.1C.1e)

Offside Rear wheel is binding (2.6.1)

Rear axle (2) suspension springs extreme ends are corroding (2.4C.1b)

The fog lamp tell tail image is deteriorating and may soon require a new switch (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 125,437 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link bushes are deteriorating (2.4G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp illumination is deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre inner wall has been damaged but not significantly. (4.1D.1a)

Nearside Front wiper blade is splitting at the ends (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre at outer side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.52 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Front anti-roll bar link bushes are deteriorating (2.4G.2)

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.47 mm (4.1E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 122,255 miles

(3.7B.2)The service brakes across axle (1) indicate during their increase mode that they are ready for service

(3.7B.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (1) is at 24%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 2 Feb 2015 122,250 miles

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

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

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose is deteriorating,but not yet reached the point of test failure

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 3 Feb 2014 119,536 miles

(1.1C.1e)The offside rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps have 2/12 of their illumination deteriorating at the time of examination

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose is slightly deteriorated

(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose is slightly deteriorated

(3.6G.1b)The brake reservoir fluid level has been over filled

(4.1D.1a)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is deteriorating

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread

(7.4.3b)See exhaust emissions printout

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 31 Jan 2013 116,262 miles

(1.1C.1e)The nearside rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose is slightly deteriorated

(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose is slightly deteriorated

(3.6G.1b)The brake reservoir fluid level has been over filled

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.64mm

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 116,224 miles

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

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

(1.1C.1e)The nearside rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose is slightly deteriorated

(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose is slightly deteriorated

(3.6G.1b)The brake reservoir fluid level has been over filled

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.93mm

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.64mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.90mm

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 113,172 miles

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose is slightly deteriorated.

(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose is slightly deteriorated.

(3.6G.1b)The brake fluid level cannot be seen through the reservoir.

(5.4.2)The secondary supplimentary restraint system Air Bag waring lamp is illuminated within the instrument display indicating that a fault is present

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLIMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (SRS)

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following items having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 113,160 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose is slightly deteriorated.

(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose is slightly deteriorated.

(3.6G.1b)The brake fluid level cannot be seen through the reservoir.

(5.4.2)The secondary supplimentary restraint system Air Bag waring lamp is illuminated within the instrument display indicating that a fault is present

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS AND SUPPLIMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEMS (SRS)

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following items having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the vehicle presenter should have the necessary repairs carried out.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,287 miles

(3.6B.1)The nearside front to rear floor panels have protective covers fitted

(3.6G.2b)The brake reservoir fluid level cannot be seen through the transparent reservoir

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted

(5.2.6)The offside front to rear floor panels have protective covers fitted

(6.1.1)The vehicle structure at the front of the vehicle has a undershield fitted,which is preventing a visual inspection.

(7.2.1a)The fuel lines front to rear have a protective cover fitted preventing a visual inspection

(7.4B)The engine oil temperature measuring device did not register a signal,and therfore has been bypassed using a subjective assessment

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 8 Feb 2010 106,969 miles

(1.3.2a)08% of the high level stop lamps are inoperative

(2d)The roof bars fitted are not correctly secured and ideally require clamps fitting

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance throughout their operating range are at 20%,which indicates they are ready for service

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is splitting

The instrument display Air Bag warning lamp does not follow the correct operating procedure indicating a fault

Fail 8 Feb 2010 106,969 miles

(1.3.2a)08% of the high level stop lamps are inoperative

(2d)The roof bars fitted are not correctly secured and ideally require clamps fitting

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are slightly worn

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance throughout their operating range are at 20%,which indicates they are ready for service

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is splitting

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

The instrument display Air Bag warning lamp does not follow the correct operating procedure indicating a fault

Pass 19 Jan 2009 103,640 miles

(6.3.3a)The front number plate does not display the name of the manufacturer who made it,which may be required for the next mot test

(6.3.3a)The rear number plate does not display the name of the manufacturer who made it,which may be required for the next mot test

Fail 19 Jan 2009 103,640 miles

(6.3.3a)The front number plate does not display the name of the manufacturer who made it,which may be required for the next mot test

(6.3.3a)The rear number plate does not display the name of the manufacturer who made it,which may be required for the next mot test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 99,512 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 85,693 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 61,083 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 FKC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FKC, 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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FV03 FKC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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