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FY03 OUV

2003 Audi A4

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,850 mi
Last recorded140,850 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 OUV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 140,850 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (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)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 140,850 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (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)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 124,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper suspension arms rubber bushes starting to perrish

Offside Front Upper suspension arms bushes starting to perrish

Fail 4 Feb 2015 104,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,738 miles

N/S/R seat belt slightly frayed

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 101,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R seat belt slightly frayed

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 96,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,900 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 81,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2010 81,694 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2009 72,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2009 72,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 61,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,199 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 52,972 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 OUV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

FY03 OUV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is FY03 OUV safe to buy?

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