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FV52 SUY

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

288,198 mi
Last recorded288,198 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 288,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front FRONT WINDOWS TINTED

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear REAR PADS NEARING LIMIT

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

UNDERTRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 270,670 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 270,670 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 242,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 214,538 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 191,010 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 190,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2012 174,925 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

N/s/f upper front ball joint squeeking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 May 2012 174,905 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

N/s/f upper front ball joint squeeking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 161,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 150,688 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 136,905 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 123,703 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 108,594 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 93,298 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 73,570 miles

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

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

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 SUY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

FV52 SUY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is FV52 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 SUY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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