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LS03 FDU

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,692 mi
Last recorded183,692 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 FDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 183,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 175,334 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 175,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear lenze cracked

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 152,443 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

near side rear lamp lens cracked

parking brake just met requirement 17%

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2015 152,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

near side rear lamp lens cracked

parking brake just met requirement 17%

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 146,371 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r possible dry bushs squeaks underload

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 146,306 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r possible dry bushs squeaks underload

Pass 22 Aug 2013 139,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 139,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 131,123 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 131,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2012 129,810 miles

Air freshner removed on test to prevent further failure under section 8.3

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside front tyre on limit

Nearside rear light lens broken

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

Offside front tyre perrished on side walls

Fail 30 Apr 2012 129,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air freshner removed on test to prevent further failure under section 8.3

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Nearside door mirror cracked

Nearside front tyre on limit

Nearside rear light lens broken

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

Offside front tyre perrished on side walls

Pass 6 May 2011 125,221 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 125,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 120,305 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 120,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2009 115,796 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 110,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 104,867 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 104,867 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 96,391 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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LS03 FDU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LS03 FDU, 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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LS03 FDU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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