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MK03 FYP

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,038 mi
Last recorded178,038 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 FYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 178,038 miles

Offside Front osf wing corroded and taped over

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 175,278 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

smell of fuel under bonnet

Fail 1 Dec 2020 175,277 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 28 May 2019 164,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing has tape to cover corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 151,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald inner edge cracking cords about to show (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald inner edge cracking cords about to show (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 151,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald inner edge cracking cords about to show (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald inner edge cracking cords about to show (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2017 144,176 miles

Oil leak ()

front disc slightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2017 144,176 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front disc slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 136,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of components

Sill covers fitted obscuring view

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 27 May 2016 136,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of components

Sill covers fitted obscuring view

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 27 May 2015 128,706 miles

nearside front tyre worn too 2mm

offside front tyre worn too 3mm

Pass 29 May 2014 120,430 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 115,536 miles

baffles loose in middle silencer

Pass 1 Jun 2012 112,171 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 102,848 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,245 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,999 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FYP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FYP, 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 FYP registered?

MK03 FYP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is MK03 FYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 FYP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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