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FV52 UWT

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,550 mi
Last recorded188,550 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 UWT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 188,550 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 188,550 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 184,861 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2018 180,136 miles

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

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

Front undercovers fitted not allowing full insp

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 172,508 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 172,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 169,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underbody covers fitted//engine covers fitted//

Pass 12 Nov 2015 162,325 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing outside edge

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust middle box heavily corroded

oil leak

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 162,325 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated latch stiff (8.4.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing outside edge

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

boot doesnt open

exhaust middle box heavily corroded

heat shields lose

oil leak

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 154,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 154,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 139,429 miles

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

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

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

both front drop link lower bushes worn

Pass 8 Aug 2012 123,651 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 105,550 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 88,608 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 88,608 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,094 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,825 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 66,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 51,334 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,028 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,999 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 UWT is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UWT, 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 UWT registered?

FV52 UWT is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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