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FV52 XPE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

258,183 mi
Last recorded258,183 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 258,183 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 258,170 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 255,653 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 251,474 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front bonnet safety catch siezed

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 251,458 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front bonnet safety catch siezed

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 239,061 miles

Advise o/s/r w/bearing slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2017 224,002 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 213,465 miles

Advise all four tyres very low on legal tread

Advise n/s/f and o/s/f bottom shocker bush worn

Fail 9 Nov 2016 213,395 miles

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

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

Advise all four tyres very low on legal tread

Advise n/s/f and o/s/f bottom shocker bush worn

Advise n/s/r flexible hose cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2015 204,125 miles

Advise both rear flexible hoses cracking

Fail 20 Oct 2015 203,967 miles

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

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

Advise both rear flexible hoses cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2014 195,979 miles

Advise both front flexible hoses cracking

Advise n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar end links

Pass 13 Nov 2013 186,087 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 175,063 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 175,063 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 163,822 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator light on

full brake service required

Fail 6 Oct 2010 151,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 151,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 139,143 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 139,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2008 117,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 86,865 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,163 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 XPE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

FV52 XPE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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