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FV52 HLM

2003 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,508 mi
Last recorded146,508 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 HLM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 146,508 miles

Engine light on

Headlamps frosted

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 146,508 miles

Engine light on

Headlamps frosted

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 135,481 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 109,529 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 86,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 86,665 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,862 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 76,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,486 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 69,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Apr 2007 55,800 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,475 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,434 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 HLM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLM, 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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FV52 HLM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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