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FY03 RCZ

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,883 mi
Last recorded142,883 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 RCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 142,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 18 Mar 2021 142,881 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 13 Mar 2020 141,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe & suspension components show signs of corrosion

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2020 141,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe & suspension components show signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2019 134,680 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2018 127,678 miles

Front Lower steering rack showing signs of wear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s rear brake hoses worn (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2018 127,599 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Lower steering rack showing signs of wear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s rear brake hoses worn (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2017 121,594 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 121,592 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,027 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,106 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 95,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,768 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 93,919 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,953 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 91,953 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,562 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split at ends. recommend replacement.

both rear tyres tread depths 3.8mm on outer edges

rear anti roll bar plastic bushes cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2008 79,615 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 79,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,175 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 73,173 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,796 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 66,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 RCZ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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