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FV03 XVE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,097 mi
Last recorded205,097 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 XVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 205,097 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 205,063 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 195,736 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 195,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 187,300 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 180,414 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 180,352 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 160,954 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 160,953 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 150,315 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 150,314 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 139,665 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 132,416 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 132,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 119,126 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 110,960 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 110,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 99,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 85,451 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 85,451 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XVE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

FV03 XVE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is FV03 XVE safe to buy?

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