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AP53 FVG

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,111 mi
Last recorded145,111 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 145,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 129,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 129,207 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 104,811 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 104,789 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 94,546 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,380 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,116 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,923 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,413 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 42,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear anti-roll collars cracked but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,749 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear anti-roll collars cracked but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,096 miles

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

Rear anti-roll bar locating collars cracked, but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,223 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 23,112 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,620 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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AP53 FVG is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AP53 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP53 FVG registered?

AP53 FVG is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is AP53 FVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 FVG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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