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FV52 HMX

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

197,188 mi
Last recorded197,188 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 197,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 196,550 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 177,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2019 177,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 150,950 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 150,945 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 148,833 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 148,833 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 145,516 miles

Rear discs corroded

Under shields fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 140,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 140,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 133,659 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 133,659 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 127,411 miles

underside of car covered up so cannot see everything

Fail 30 Apr 2013 127,046 miles

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

underside of car covered up so cannot see everything

Pass 27 Mar 2012 121,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 121,040 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 116,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 116,332 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 111,286 miles

Both sides floors covered with plastic trims

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 94,019 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 94,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 64,695 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,319 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 29,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 29,949 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 HMX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

FV52 HMX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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