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FX03 UOW

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

293,703 mi
Last recorded293,703 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 293,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 293,702 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 293,697 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible bush play (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected written on (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 247,502 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 May 2017 246,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 204,030 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 179,947 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 155,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 155,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 128,305 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 105,099 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 105,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 103,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 103,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 100,480 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 97,248 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 94,497 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 91,359 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 91,359 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 87,514 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 85,930 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 85,927 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UOW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FX03 UOW, 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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FX03 UOW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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