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CN53 FUJ

2003 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,261 mi
Last recorded216,261 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 FUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 216,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2020 212,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 212,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 207,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 207,665 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 202,757 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar drop links [both sides!] (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 202,757 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar drop links [both sides!] (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 197,703 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 192,066 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 174,096 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 156,752 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 138,825 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 119,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 110,951 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 110,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 102,812 miles

full plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2009 95,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

REAR REG PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 6 Aug 2009 95,132 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)

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)

REAR REG PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 12 May 2008 87,027 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate!

Fail 6 May 2008 86,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate!

Pass 13 Jul 2006 74,213 miles

front number plate damaged

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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CN53 FUJ is a 2003 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN53 FUJ, 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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CN53 FUJ is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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