MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking round tread (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust blow
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured outer edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking round tread (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust blow
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Middle exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake efficiency on minimum legal requirement
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Middle exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
handbrake efficiency on minimum legal requirement
Central Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust center heat shield insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working wont turn off (3.4 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust center heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet safety catch requires attention
Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to canvas offside and nearside front and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
bonnet safety catch requires attention
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn FIXING BOLTS APPEAR TO BE WRONG. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH UPPER ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & BECOMING UNBONDED.(ORDER NEW PINCH BOLTX2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT UPPER ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & BECOMING UNBONDED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHT LENS DAMAGED.
Coolant leak BAD COOLANT LEAK FROM ENGINE,URGENT!!! ()
Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable DRIVE SHAFTS CHATTERING ON LOCK. (6.1.7 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED ABSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
YELLOW OIL LIGHT ON DASH.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen POSSIBLE NEW HEAD LIGHT REQUIRED. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen POSSIBLE NEW HEAD LAMP REQUIRED. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working BULB IN WRONG ,SHOWING STOP LAMP LIGHT. (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 0MM ON INNER EDGE. 235-35X19 M+S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES STARTING TO PERISH.
COOLANT LEVEL LOW.
Coolant leak ()
Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT DROP LINK ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF TOP ARM (REAR) ARM BUSH STARTING TO PLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
OIL SENSOR LIGHT ON DASH.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TOP ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear heat shields insecure
signs of fluid leaking n/s/r - appears to be oil from container in boot
winter tyres fitted
winter tyres fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear heat shields insecure
signs of fluid leaking n/s/r - appears to be oil from container in boot
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet release handle missing
front foglight lenses cracked
front tyres perished
headlights faded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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FB53 HYX is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 FB53 HYX, 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 HYX is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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