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GL03 FHE

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,088 mi
Last recorded170,088 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 170,088 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 155,026 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 154,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 121,410 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 121,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 113,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 113,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,132 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 100,692 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 88,841 miles

adv front brake discs poor condision

Fail 25 Feb 2011 88,834 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

adv front brake discs poor condision

Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,338 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 82,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,747 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

The engine camshaft drive belt is due for renewal at this mileage.

The front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,384 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 FHE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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