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FY03 LVV

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,171 mi
Last recorded182,171 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 LVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 182,171 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 169,485 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 169,485 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 160,659 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 151,061 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 150,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid section brackets broken (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both linc bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both stab linc arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 138,812 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 138,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (7.1.2)

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

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

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 126,708 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 108,435 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 2 Apr 2012 97,446 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 88,181 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 88,181 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,684 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 78,684 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,868 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 33,839 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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FY03 LVV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY03 LVV, 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 FY03 LVV registered?

FY03 LVV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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