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FV52 HHB

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,820 mi
Last recorded147,820 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 HHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 147,820 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 147,809 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction bits in the window (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 140,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 140,495 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 133,033 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 132,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,989 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2016 119,232 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 114,685 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 114,601 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 108,774 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 108,774 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,914 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 97,230 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 97,230 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,626 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Wiper blades starting to split

Pass 2 Oct 2010 85,180 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,210 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 78,199 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 72,257 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 61,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Dec 2005

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 45,401 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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FV52 HHB is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV52 HHB, 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 FV52 HHB registered?

FV52 HHB is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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