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MK03 FWS

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,644 mi
Last recorded142,644 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 FWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 142,644 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 142,637 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 142,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Ehaust middle box outer skin coroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 135,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 135,395 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 128,478 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 121,045 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

could not test n/s/rear seat belt baby seat in place

Fail 20 Feb 2015 121,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

could not test n/s/rear seat belt baby seat in place

Pass 24 Feb 2014 110,385 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 110,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 99,789 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 99,666 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,605 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on in inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,844 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,548 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 80,546 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,666 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,504 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,989 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,285 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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MK03 FWS is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MK03 FWS, 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 MK03 FWS registered?

MK03 FWS is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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