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FB53 KXO

2003 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,896 mi
Last recorded125,896 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KXO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 125,896 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

roof faulty

Pass 8 Jun 2019 123,339 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 123,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 115,968 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 115,966 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached top arm front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,293 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 107,998 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front control arm top bushes poor

Fail 2 Feb 2015 105,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front control arm top bushes poor

Pass 24 Jan 2014 102,599 miles

n/s/r exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 23 Jan 2014 102,599 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake discs corroding

n/s/r exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,337 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 21 Jan 2013 86,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

o/s/f track rod end boot has small hole

Pass 6 Feb 2012 72,873 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,744 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 72,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,027 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 49,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,793 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,241 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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FB53 KXO is a 2003 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KXO, 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 FB53 KXO registered?

FB53 KXO is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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