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OU03 FXA

2003 Audi A4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

102,190 mi
Last recorded102,190 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 FXA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 102,190 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 102,170 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 102,170 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 102,176 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 102,176 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,173 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 102,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,121 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 99,118 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 96,444 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 96,407 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 89,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 89,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 79,678 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 71,086 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 67,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 67,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,906 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2012 43,347 miles

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

Some outer sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre (not to depth of inner cords).

Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,347 miles

Some outer sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre (not to depth of inner cords).

Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,251 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,146 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 30,146 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Both front tyres '0' tread on edges

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 May 2008 27,470 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 22,072 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 21,723 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 17,247 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Fail 10 May 2006 17,247 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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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OU03 FXA is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 OU03 FXA, 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 OU03 FXA registered?

OU03 FXA is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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