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FV03 SZD

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,284 mi
Last recorded196,284 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 196,284 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 188,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both front tyre wear inner edge

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 181,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 173,249 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 165,229 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 160,662 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 155,604 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 148,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

left handbrake cable support corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2013 148,269 miles

left handbrake cable support corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 137,058 miles

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

left handbrake locating clamp corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 122,808 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 122,808 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 105,878 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 105,878 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,073 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 76,547 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,524 miles

nearside rear coil spring apears slightly missaligned

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 SZD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZD, 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 SZD registered?

FV03 SZD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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