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MK03 FYA

2003 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,627 mi
Last recorded183,627 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 183,627 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 177,405 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 177,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 171,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 163,731 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 163,731 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 154,762 miles

advise n/s/r tyre 3mm

advise oil leak engine

Fail 3 Jan 2017 154,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise n/s/r tyre 3mm

advise oil leak engine

Pass 26 Jan 2016 145,794 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 134,840 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise oil leak engine

Pass 28 Jan 2014 127,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Jan 2014 127,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 119,797 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 110,666 miles

front number plate cracked but still legible

Fail 30 Jan 2012 110,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front number plate cracked but still legible

Pass 28 Jan 2011 103,901 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 103,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 93,819 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 87,003 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 75,613 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 59,763 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 46,314 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 FYA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK03 FYA registered?

MK03 FYA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is MK03 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 FYA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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