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FV03 FKF

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

198,830 mi
Last recorded198,830 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FKF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 198,830 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on all underside suspension componets and inner sills (covers obscuring full view and inspection)

Fail 28 Oct 2022 198,830 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on all underside suspension componets and inner sills (covers obscuring full view and inspection)

Pass 4 Nov 2021 196,011 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake just met requirements

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake has reserve travel

surface corrosion on all underside suspension componets and inner sills (covers obscuring full view and inspection)

Pass 6 Nov 2020 180,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seems to be from front flex pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tail light replaced during test pass repair side.

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine seeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothside front. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bothside front torque reaction arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bothside front tyres shoulders worn thin.

Pass 8 May 2019 174,392 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 174,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 163,063 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 140,405 miles

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

both rear chassis legs corroded

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 140,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

both rear chassis legs corroded

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 125,759 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 125,752 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 121,849 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 121,846 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 115,858 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 115,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 111,870 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 111,870 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 107,854 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 107,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,754 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 79,599 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,743 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 57,743 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,306 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 34,010 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 FKF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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