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AO53 FVG

2003 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,268 mi
Last recorded86,268 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 86,268 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 86,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 78,336 miles

Windscreen has a stone chip in nearside.

Fail 8 Jun 2020 78,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen has a stone chip in nearside.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,867 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 77,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 75,834 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 75,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 70,934 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre treads

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,208 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Number plate light dim

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 68,193 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Number plate light dim

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low on edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,205 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 62,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,195 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack around tread

Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,729 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm o/s/r 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,252 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread cracking.

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,176 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 FVG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVG, 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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AO53 FVG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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