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FV03 LLP

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

271,600 mi
Last recorded271,600 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 LLP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 271,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 262,094 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 262,085 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 251,941 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 251,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 242,402 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 231,839 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 231,806 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 221,851 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 212,351 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 212,338 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 202,357 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 192,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 183,488 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 175,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 164,304 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 152,421 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing to inside edge and has some cuts but not through to cords ( replacement recommended)

oil temp bypassed because battery cover screwed down

rear fog lamp tell tale light works but facia scratched and in poor condition

slight misting of oil o/s front shock absorber

slight scratches to o/s wind screen edge

wipers in poor condition but clear screen, replace recommended

Fail 14 May 2014 152,421 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing to inside edge and has some cuts but not through to cords ( replacement recommended)

oil temp bypassed because battery cover screwed down

rear fog lamp tell tale light works but facia scratched and in poor condition

slight misting of oil o/s front shock absorber

slight scratches to o/s wind screen edge

wipers in poor condition but clear screen, replace recommended

Fail 16 May 2013 139,374 miles

BOTH wiper only just passed mot REPLACE RECOMMENDED

REAR fog lamp tell tale warning lamp in poor condition by light on and off switch

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight scratches to right hand side of front screen

Pass 16 May 2013 139,374 miles

BOTH wiper only just passed mot REPLACE RECOMMENDED

REAR fog lamp tell tale warning lamp in poor condition by light on and off switch

slight scratches to right hand side of front screen

Pass 12 May 2012 126,488 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2011 114,782 miles

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

wipers starting to split on ends.

Pass 7 May 2010 106,562 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 106,562 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 96,053 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,097 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 74,981 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 63,326 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 63,326 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LLP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LLP, 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 LLP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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