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FV03 VCA

2003 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,807 mi
Last recorded139,807 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 VCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2023 139,807 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure cluster (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 130,399 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on display

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light cluster loose

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 130,339 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pad warning lamp on display

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light cluster loose

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,552 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 119,552 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,335 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 107,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,706 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced unerneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic shields restricting view underneath

Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,737 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 94,843 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Fail 7 Sep 2017 94,833 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,820 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 87,758 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed nsr osr brake flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf osf worn to ply on the inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very close to the legal limit (2m) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + the tyre is split on the inside edge but not down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,340 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,355 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 65,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wear to front tyres

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,469 miles

Chips on screen

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

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,058 miles

Engine management light on

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

Wear to nearside rear tyre outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,239 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,492 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,329 miles

advise nsrtyre worn to 1,6mm on outter egde

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,885 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 VCA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

FV03 VCA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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