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AO53 FDV

2003 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,563 mi
Last recorded166,563 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 166,563 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 163,126 miles

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

Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 159,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 154,478 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 150,664 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 146,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 142,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 137,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Front ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 137,605 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Front ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 129,534 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 121,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,560 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 100,380 miles

o/s/r tyre perished// n/s/r flexible brake pipe perished// both front outer anti roll bar links have slight play in bushes

Fail 9 Oct 2012 100,371 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished// n/s/r flexible brake pipe perished// both front outer anti roll bar links have slight play in bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,047 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,689 miles

Rear anti roll bar solid bushing perished.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,952 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,952 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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AO53 FDV is a 2003 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO53 FDV, 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 AO53 FDV registered?

AO53 FDV is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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