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AK53 FSC

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,623 mi
Last recorded106,623 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,623 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 94,161 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 82,840 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 80,191 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 75,414 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 75,414 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 72,912 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 72,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 72,368 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,537 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,727 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,715 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 66,711 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,833 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,871 miles

All tryes worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,034 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,590 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,858 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,933 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,287 miles

both rear tyres are on 1.6mm need replacing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,913 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,307 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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AK53 FSC 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 87%.

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 FSC, 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 AK53 FSC registered?

AK53 FSC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is AK53 FSC safe to buy?

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