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FV52 LDJ

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,821 mi
Last recorded219,821 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 LDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 219,821 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 219,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all associated suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 217,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 212,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 206,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm inner bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 200,514 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 200,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 196,973 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 196,953 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 192,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 192,952 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 187,763 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 187,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 182,474 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 177,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 170,551 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 166,202 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 159,612 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 153,823 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 148,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 142,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 130,625 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 130,625 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 111,975 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 99,294 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 78,774 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 LDJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LDJ, 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 LDJ registered?

FV52 LDJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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