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FV52 HMJ

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,626 mi
Last recorded182,626 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 HMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 182,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 182,626 miles

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported where flexi mount to chassis in wheelarch (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 179,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 174,074 miles

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

sills and under body covered

unable to see brake pads

Fail 17 May 2018 174,054 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

sills and under body covered

unable to see brake pads

Pass 3 Jan 2017 159,147 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 159,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 172,434 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 157,501 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low on edges

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2014 157,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre wearing low on edges

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 150,858 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2013 150,679 miles

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

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

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

brake light switch faulty

Pass 2 Jan 2013 141,145 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 128,819 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 128,819 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 120,392 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 107,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 98,238 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 90,571 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 81,524 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 81,524 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 81,515 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 66,325 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre under-inflation

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Jan 2006 66,325 miles

near side rear tyre under-inflation

rear brake pads wearing low

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 HMJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver 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 HMJ, 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 HMJ registered?

FV52 HMJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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