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GL03 FFW

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,050 mi
Last recorded151,050 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 FFW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 151,050 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 143,659 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 136,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 136,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 125,833 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 125,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 125,210 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 125,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 May 2019 124,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 124,087 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 124,087 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 121,984 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 121,984 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 119,044 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 115,200 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 107,331 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 107,331 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 99,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 91,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 84,179 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 74,779 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 66,172 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,097 miles

rear pads low

Fail 30 Sep 2008 62,097 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,310 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 44,933 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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GL03 FFW is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black 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 GL03 FFW, 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 GL03 FFW registered?

GL03 FFW is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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