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FX03 RYG

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

225,536 mi
Last recorded225,536 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 RYG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 225,536 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 225,533 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 220,109 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 213,946 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 209,084 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 199,943 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 196,910 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 196,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 186,791 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 186,791 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 177,469 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 177,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 167,388 miles

most of the suspension rubber bushes are deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2016 161,571 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

most suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Feb 2016 161,511 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

most suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Feb 2015 152,142 miles

wear on both rear tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2013 139,370 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 129,783 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 14 Sep 2011 115,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 103,966 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 103,966 miles

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

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

No oil

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 87,771 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,485 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 74,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2007 61,634 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,108 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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FX03 RYG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FX03 RYG, 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 FX03 RYG registered?

FX03 RYG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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