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AO53 FUY

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,160 mi
Last recorded198,160 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FUY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 198,160 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 195,295 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 195,295 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 179,593 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 179,584 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both Rear (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield unsecured

Pass 29 Oct 2016 172,961 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear handbrake cable has bracket broken

Rear number plate light are weak

Pass 9 Nov 2015 164,758 miles

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

slight damage n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2014 160,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 154,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 140,780 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 129,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 18 May 2010 119,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 106,058 miles

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

rear registration plate faded slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2008 92,406 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 74,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs worn to braking surfaces

rear number plate delaminating but still legible

Pass 1 Sep 2007 74,347 miles

both front brake discs worn to braking surfaces

rear number plate delaminating but still legible

Pass 3 Aug 2006 54,058 miles

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 54,058 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 FUY is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FUY, 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 FUY registered?

AO53 FUY is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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