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AP53 FTD

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,879 mi
Last recorded136,879 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FTD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,879 miles

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

Drivers Seat Has Slight Movement

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Fail 31 Dec 2020 136,873 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Drivers Seat Has Slight Movement

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 11 Oct 2019 122,308 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust box very corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 122,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 110,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

center exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2017 109,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

center exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,400 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 99,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 92,857 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and cut in outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall and close to marker bars recommend replacement a.s.a.p

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and reaching marker bars

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall recommend replacement a.s.a.p

slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 12 May 2014 92,808 miles

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

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

both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and cut in outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall and close to marker bars recommend replacement a.s.a.p

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and reaching marker bars

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall recommend replacement a.s.a.p

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 17 May 2013 86,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 79,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2012 79,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has cuts on sidewall

Pass 11 May 2011 71,089 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 64,136 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 64,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE CUT ON O/S/F TYRE ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 2 May 2009 57,716 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 51,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 45,331 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 45,331 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AP53 FTD is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AP53 FTD, 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 AP53 FTD registered?

AP53 FTD is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is AP53 FTD safe to buy?

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