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FV03 VLU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,098 mi
Last recorded183,098 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 183,098 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2020 183,097 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 167,868 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 159,308 miles

Offside Front door catch faulty still can secure catch

boot not opening

Fail 26 Sep 2017 159,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front door catch faulty still can secure catch

boot not opening

Pass 28 Sep 2016 155,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges balding 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

osf door lock sticking closed when opened

Fail 28 Sep 2016 155,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges balding 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

osf door lock sticking closed when opened

Pass 29 Sep 2015 149,398 miles

Nearside Rear play in D bush anti roll bar

drivers door lock not closing without aid does latch securely

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Sep 2015 149,388 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear play in D bush anti roll bar

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

drivers door lock not closing without aid does latch securely

Pass 18 Sep 2014 141,110 miles

rear pads low

Fail 18 Sep 2014 141,110 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

rear pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2013 133,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn (bald) Inner Edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 133,049 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn (bald) Inner Edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 123,651 miles

both front flexys are perished

offside front tyre worn thin on the inside edge

rear flexy hoses are perished

Fail 14 Sep 2012 123,651 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front flexys are perished

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn thin on the inside edge

rear flexy hoses are perished

Pass 29 Sep 2011 100,753 miles

front discs and pads in poor condition

nearside rear tyre on the minimum

offside front tyre getting abit thin on the inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 79,962 miles

both front discs are in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2010 79,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front discs are in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,846 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 VLU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

FV03 VLU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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