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MK03 FXE

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

192,013 mi
Last recorded192,013 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 FXE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 192,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 190,974 miles

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

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

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 190,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 188,049 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 183,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2022 178,119 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 175,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 172,635 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 172,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 166,534 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 160,012 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 152,309 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 145,351 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 138,659 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 129,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 119,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 107,461 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2011 95,263 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,258 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,043 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,753 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,799 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 38,933 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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MK03 FXE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

MK03 FXE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is MK03 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 FXE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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