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FB53 ENE

2003 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

202,487 mi
Last recorded202,487 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 ENE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 202,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 190,658 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 179,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose to brake caliper perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose to brake caliper perised (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 175,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low & discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe o/s suspension rear arm mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads low & discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 159,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 140,854 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 130,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,170 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 124,090 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened all bushes worn and split (2.4.F.1c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 124,090 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened all bushes worn and split (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm to rear (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 117,655 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 117,655 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 111,935 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 106,807 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 102,143 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,686 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010
Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,718 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 57,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,443 miles

middle seat belt clip wrong side of button

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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FB53 ENE is a 2003 Audi A4 in Grey 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 FB53 ENE, 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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FB53 ENE is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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