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CF53 FHM

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

265,220 mi
Last recorded265,220 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FHM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 265,220 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 254,015 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 241,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 230,026 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 219,066 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 219,064 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 208,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 197,533 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 186,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fore most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 173,897 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 161,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 148,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 136,690 miles

Hanbrake cable supports corroded ns & os rear

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 124,046 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 112,836 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 112,836 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 101,205 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 89,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2009 77,224 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 65,559 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 52,572 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,517 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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CF53 FHM is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CF53 FHM, 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 CF53 FHM registered?

CF53 FHM is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is CF53 FHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 FHM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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