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FV03 XTJ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,320 mi
Last recorded104,320 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 XTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 104,320 miles

Coolant leak ()

Driver side Front Wing/Fender panel is Slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger side Front Wing/Fender panel is Slightly corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components / sills

Pass 17 Oct 2017 104,304 miles

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

covers fitted

engine light on dashboard

Fail 17 Oct 2017 104,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

covers fitted

engine light on dashboard

Pass 16 Feb 2016 91,589 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 90,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake Binding. (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake Binding. (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag Light on Dashboard. (5.4.2)

EPC Light on Dashboard.

Engine Management light on Dashboard.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very Heavily lipped, scored and corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very Heavily lipped, Scored and Corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

Rear View To Brake pipes Restrticed.

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 90,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake Binding. (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake Binding. (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very Heavily lipped, scored and corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very Heavily lipped, Scored and Corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

Rear View To Brake pipes Restrticed.

Undertrays. Blocking view of components.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,222 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,730 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 79,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,018 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,434 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,609 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 52,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,074 miles

front numberplate cracked

n/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 16 Jul 2008 45,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front numberplate cracked

n/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,976 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 34,915 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,235 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 XTJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

FV03 XTJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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