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FV03 HTL

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,315 mi
Last recorded158,315 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 158,315 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side. (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 158,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side. (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 146,550 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 146,550 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 136,475 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 136,475 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 125,395 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 115,155 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 115,155 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2011 105,000 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 105,000 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 93,714 miles

rear pads approx 2-3000 miles

Fail 9 Nov 2010 93,714 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 82,795 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 73,268 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 69,190 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,598 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 HTL is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

FV03 HTL is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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