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FV03 MLN

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

333,083 mi
Last recorded333,083 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 MLN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 333,083 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 328,762 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 328,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 317,676 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 305,187 miles

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

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 14 Mar 2016 305,168 miles

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

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

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

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2015 291,766 miles

1.both front tyres worn on edges 2.n/s rear shock absorber damp 3.slight damage to o/s rear brake hose

Pass 17 Mar 2014 276,318 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 276,318 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 261,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 261,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 249,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 239,059 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 231,057 miles

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

offside rear seat belt sticking slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2010 231,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear seat belt sticking slightly

Pass 26 May 2009 210,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 185,440 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 157,705 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 133,163 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 MLN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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