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FV03 HKN

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,020 mi
Last recorded115,020 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 115,020 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Smell of petrol under vehicle..but no visible leaks.....further investigation recommended

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 114,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Engine management light on

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Smell of fuel under vehicle,but no visible leaks,further investigation recommended

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All...Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 106,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 95,188 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r and both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 95,188 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/r and both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 90,906 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,190 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 83,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,945 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 77,945 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 71,694 miles

Offside front tyre worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s rear tyre's getting low tred

rear brake pad's getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,190 miles

advise: offside front tyre is close to legal limit

advise: plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills and to floor

advise: scratches to front windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2011 59,178 miles

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

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

advise: offside front tyre is close to legal limit

advise: plastic sill covers fitted to outer sills and to floor

advise: scratches to front windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2011 53,641 miles

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads half worn

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,707 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 49,707 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,843 miles

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in both nearside front botom ball joints

slight play in both offside front bottom ball joints

Fail 23 Dec 2008 43,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in both nearside front botom ball joints

slight play in both offside front bottom ball joints

Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,006 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

Pass 29 Dec 2006 31,407 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 HKN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HKN, 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 HKN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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