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CX53 FDN

2003 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,548 mi
Last recorded168,548 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 FDN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 168,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 168,476 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 163,261 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 158,915 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2017 158,850 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 152,389 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 152,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 146,384 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 140,627 miles

exhaust heat shild insecure

pad warning light on

rear tyres cracking through age

Pass 28 Oct 2013 135,084 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 135,084 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 128,007 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 128,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 121,286 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

would advise replacement of all three listed tyres-due to advised condition

Pass 27 Oct 2010 111,780 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 111,780 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 105,183 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,840 miles

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

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

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

drivers wiper split on edges ,but cleaning screen

engine under tray fitted /floor under tray fitted/ sill covers fitted ,unable to test some iteams

front number plate slightley warn

Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,570 miles

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

damage to rear panel and boot floor

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r indicator almost white light

unable to see steering rack due to engine covers

Pass 7 Sep 2006 52,510 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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CX53 FDN is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX53 FDN, 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 CX53 FDN registered?

CX53 FDN is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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