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FV03 VLS

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,293 mi
Last recorded179,293 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 VLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 179,293 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 179,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 164,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 146,856 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 141,655 miles

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

bolt broken in n/s/f abs sensor

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on inside

Fail 8 Oct 2014 141,654 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

bolt broken in n/s/f abs sensor

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on inside

Fail 14 Oct 2013 136,232 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 136,232 miles

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 3 Oct 2012 130,867 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 126,365 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 119,613 miles

both rear tyres 2mm and worn on edges

chip in screen

Fail 6 Oct 2010 119,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres 2mm and worn on edges

chip in screen

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Sep 2008 106,074 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 100,034 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 90,482 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 89,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,389 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 VLS is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

FV03 VLS is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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