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AK53 FPP

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,928 mi
Last recorded116,928 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 FPP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 116,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 110,799 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 110,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 104,158 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 99,056 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 93,460 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,730 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,557 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 58,664 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 55,577 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 52,106 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 52,106 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,303 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 49,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 48,692 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 47,635 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 47,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 46,070 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 43,953 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,240 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,184 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,454 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 34,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AK53 FPP is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AK53 FPP, 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 AK53 FPP registered?

AK53 FPP is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AK53 FPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 FPP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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