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AO53 FVC

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,815 mi
Last recorded154,815 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 154,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 142,769 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 142,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,607 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 91,986 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,880 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes perishing

Both front upper arm forward and rear bushes perishing

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Exhausts centre silencer starting to corrode

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Various cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,355 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,887 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,099 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 37,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,039 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 FVC is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO53 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

AO53 FVC is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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