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AX53 FVE

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,668 mi
Last recorded110,668 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 110,668 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2025 110,625 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength unable inspect complete sill due to plastic trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength unable inspect complete sill due to plastic trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 107,600 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 102,584 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,574 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 92,547 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 92,547 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 87,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within swept area outside Zone A and less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 87,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Upper Rear arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Upper front arm of two (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within swept area outside Zone A and less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,286 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 82,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 76,912 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 76,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,092 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened front arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear arm (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall perished

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,005 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 55,384 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 55,384 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2012 52,136 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 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)

o/s/r brake has slight restricted free movement

Fail 27 Oct 2012 52,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 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)

o/s/r brake has slight restricted free movement

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,325 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,251 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front no plate cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2009 42,251 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,430 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,928 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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AX53 FVE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AX53 FVE, 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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AX53 FVE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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