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FV52 SVD

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,533 mi
Last recorded166,533 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 SVD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 166,533 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 166,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 163,669 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 163,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 159,118 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 159,111 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 153,540 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 153,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 148,994 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 24 Jun 2014 148,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 138,194 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 138,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2012 129,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 129,131 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 120,681 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 110,532 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 96,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 84,838 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 72,292 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,292 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 73,906 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 SVD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SVD, 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 SVD registered?

FV52 SVD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is FV52 SVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 SVD shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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